A ________ Gives Its Holder the Right to Buy an Asset

question 61

Multiple Choice

A ________ gives its holder the right to buy an asset for a specified exercise price on or before a specified expiration date.

• A) call option
• B) futures contract
• C) put option
• D) interest rate swap

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Definitions:

Actus Reus

The physical act of committing a crime, as opposed to the mental intent to commit the crime.

Responsible Corporate Officer Doctrine

A common law doctrine under which the court may impose criminal liability on a corporate officer for actions of employees under her or his supervision regardless of whether she or he participated in, directed, or even knew about those actions.

Criminal Vicarious Liability Doctrine

A legal principle holding one person or entity responsible for the criminal actions of another, typically in an employer-employee relationship.

Corporate Criminal Doctrine

A legal theory that attributes criminal liability to corporations and their executives for acts that are illegal under the law, acknowledging that entities can be responsible for criminal behavior.