Congress Has Considered a Bill That Would Put a 15-Year

Multiple Choice

Congress has considered a bill that would put a 15-year limit on liability lawsuits, and it would allow companies to defend themselves by arguing that their products met government standards in force when the products were made. Since product liability suits can destroy a company, this would be an important example of how _____ forces could affect marketing.

A) social and cultural
B) political and legal
C) demographic
D) economic
E) technological