Which of the following is a primary legal characteristic of the corporate form of business?

A. A shareholder must seek permission to sell his stock.
B. The life of the corporation will terminate when a majority of the shareholders die or cease to exist.
C. A shareholder is personally liable for the debts of the corporation.
D. The management of the business is centered in a Board of Directors elected by the shareholders.


Answer: D

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