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melly21297

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When liability is imposed on an employer for a tort committed by an employee, the liability is based on the rule of law known as:
 a. contractor liability b. tortious liabilitius
  c. respondeat superior d. principal duty
  e. there is no such rule as the employee only is responsible

Question 2

In Massachusetts v. EPA, Massachusetts and other states sued the EPA for not regulating vehicle emissions that may contribute to greenhouse gases. The Supreme Court held that the EPA can issue regulations to control such pollutants.
 a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

TRUE



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