Susan crashes her bike into a car. While checking for damages, the car's driver notices a dent and a few scratches on the car. There is no other damage to the car or the driver. However, the driver wants to file a lawsuit against Susan for her reckless riding and the damage it has caused to his car. In this scenario, Susan will most likely be subjected to _____
A) charges of fraud
B) civil law
C) administrative law
D) criminal law
E) felony charges
B
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Which of these is a major drawback of using rational-choice theory to explain a political situation?
a. Rational choice theory assumes that everyone will make clear and well-reasoned decisions, which is not realistic. b. Rational choice theory involves the use of complex modeling software, which can few political scientists understand.c. Rational choice theory assumes that everyone has equal resources, which only applies to a limited set of circumstances. d. Rational choice theory requires putting experimental subjects through a complex simulation, which can be both expensive and time-consuming.
Regarding the difference in incumbency advantage between the House of Representatives and the Senate, it is safe to say that
a. overall, Senate election outcomes are no more variable than House election outcomes. b. overall, Senate election outcomes are more variable than House election outcomes. c. overall, House election outcomes are more variable than Senate election outcomes. d. while the House has a substantial incumbency advantage, there is no incumbency advantage in the Senate.
Should the president die or resign and the vice president become president, what then happens to the vacant office of the vice president?
a. Nothing. It remains vacant until the next presidential election. b. The Speaker of the House moves up to become vice president. c. The president appoints a new vice president subject to congressional confirmation. d. A special election is held to fill the vacancy. e. The chief justice of the Supreme Court becomes vice president.
Which of the following best describes how lobbyists provide advisory assistance to legislators?
A. Testifying before legislative committees B. Assisting legislators with the drafting of bills C. Providing technical expertise to legislators D. Providing exotic vacations to legislators E. Testifying before legislative committees, assisting legislators with the drafting of bills, and providing technical expertise to legislators