A Promise Lacks Consideration If a Person Promises to Perform

question 25

Multiple Choice

A promise lacks consideration if a person promises to perform an act or do something he or she is already under an obligation to do. This is called a(n) ________.

• A) illegal consideration
• B) preexisting duty
• C) gift promise
• D) illusory promise

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Definitions:

Non-Material Culture

The ideas, beliefs, values, norms, and practices that are shared among a group of people and influence their behavior but are not physical objects.

Norms

Culturally defined rules that outline appropriate behaviours.

Folkways

Informal norms that suggest customary ways of behaving.

Identifier Of Culture

Elements or symbols that are recognized as representing particular cultures, such as language, art, or rituals.