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 The part of social security that provides health-insurance program for people 65 years of age, and for those under 65 who are disabled.

Las madres con niños pequeños muchas veces están muy ____ (exhausted). (OJO: The answer is NEITHER the cognate “exhausto” nor “cansado.”)  

This is a program that was designed to “make up” for past patterns of discrimination by giving preferential treatment to protected classes. States are beginning to do away with it.

Colin is a 25-year-old who you evaluate in the office with a three-day history of cough and congestion.  He has not had any fever, and he is feeling a bit better since he awakened this morning in comparison to the first few days.  “I’m only here because my wife made me come in to be tested.”.  He also needs a note saying it’s okay for him to return to work. Testing completed in the office is positive for COVID-19.  What is the best advice to offer Colin?

You received a recall for your automobile to be returned to the dealer for repair of the brake system, but you chose not to take the car back and consequently had an accident when the brakes failed.  You would most likely be unsuccessful if you tried to sue the automobile company due to this concept which is a defense for the manufacturer.

 You hired a real estate agent to sell your house and you signed a specific agreement outlining the terms of the contract. What type of agency relationship is this?

You didn’t wear your hardhat at work and were injured when a faulty door slammed onto your head. It was partly your fault that you were injured so which of the following applies?

You sold a car to your friend and the contract stated that if they don’t pay you by the 10th of the month, they owe you a $25 late fee. Last month they lost their job and paid you a few days late but you decided not to charge them the $25 fee. What is this called?

 Your car or cell phone would be considered what type of property?

You contracted with a local gang to burn down your neighbor’s house but they didn’t fulfil the contract. Can you successfully sue for breach of contract?