Crimes That Involve Activities Intended to Obtain Goods or to Deceive

question 44

Multiple Choice

Crimes that involve activities intended to obtain goods or to deceive others by making false claims are crimes known as false pretenses and are governed by:

• A) state and federal laws.
• B) executive orders.
• C) contracts..
• D) ordinances.

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Definitions:

Traveler's Checks

A type of check especially designed for travelers to use as a form of payment, which offers the security against loss or theft by requiring signatures for cashing.

Coins

Pieces of metal that are officially minted and used as money in financial transactions.

Public

The general populace or the community at large, often used in the context of government, policy, or matters of state.

M1

A category of the money supply that includes all physical money, such as coins and currency, as well as demand deposits and other liquid assets held by the central bank.