Zach Gets Angry Because Austin Earned a Better Grade on a Test

question 77

Multiple Choice

Zach gets angry because Austin earned a better grade on a test than he did.They get into an argument,and Zach takes a swing at Austin,intending to hit him.Austin shoves Zach in order to avoid the blow.Which of the following is true regarding Austin's actions?

• A)Austin has committed both an assault and a battery.
• B)Austin cannot rely on self-defense because he was involved in the argument and not completely innocent.
• C)Austin cannot rely upon self-defense because his life was not in danger.
• D)Austin has not committed an assault or a battery because he acted in self-defense.
• E)Austin has committed a battery.

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Recognize the various types and examples of franchising.

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Definitions:

Punctuated Equilibrium

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Fossil Record

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