71. The government’s liability for acts of independent contractors is generally:
a) Limited
b) Nonexistent
c) Absolute
d) Joint and several
72. The government can be held liable for the acts of independent contractors if:
a) The contractor is performing governmental functions
b) The contractor is under the government’s control
c) The contractor is providing essential public services
d) All of the above
73. The liability of the government for the acts of independent contractors is based on the principle of:
a) Delegated authority
b) Nondelegable duty
c) Strict liability
d) Absolute liability
74. The government’s liability for defective public property is based on the principle of:
a) Nonfeasance
b) Misfeasance
c) Nuisance
d) Strict liability
75. The government can be held liable for failing to provide essential public services, based on the principle of:
a) Nonfeasance
b) Misfeasance
c) Negligence
d) Strict liability
