Which of the following best defines the underlined word in the sentence below: “ john was very upset when he received his summons in the mail.” a. a non-mandatory notice to answer a complaint b. a non-mandatory request for mediation c. a mandatory request for arbitration d. a mandatory notice to defend oneself against a complaint

D. a mandatory notice to defend oneself against a complaint

Explanation:

Summons is used in the American system to make a mandatory notice to someone that he or she has to go before a judge ar a magistrate in order to defend himself against a complaint. This could happend for administrative faults, such as failing to pay a parking ticket or could be bigger like those when a immigration trial has to take place.

it allows businesses to raise prices on basic goods. it allows consumers to spend more money on products. it increases government revenue to fund public projects. it provides more money for government assistance programs.

explanation:

julius caesar turned the roman republic into the roman empire by coming in and taking the "dictator" role during the time of a civil war (elites vs lower classes) winning battles and reputation, then declaring him dictator for life

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