Contractor License Practice Exam

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In a General Partnership, what is the extent of each partner's financial responsibility?

Limited to their investment
Only to their percentage of ownership
Not limited by ownership percentage
Only to agreed debts

The correct answer is: Not limited by ownership percentage

In a General Partnership, each partner has unlimited financial responsibility for the debts and obligations of the partnership. This means that if the partnership incurs debts or faces legal claims, each partner can be held personally liable for the entirety of that debt, not just a portion corresponding to their ownership stake or investment. Therefore, a partner's financial liability extends beyond their initial investment or percentage of ownership, making them fully responsible for the business's financial obligations. This characteristic of general partnerships emphasizes the importance of trust among partners, as their personal assets may be at risk to satisfy business debts. Options suggesting limited liability, whether by investment or ownership percentage, do not accurately reflect the nature of financial responsibility in such business structures. Similarly, the option that refers only to agreed debts fails to capture the overarching liability that all partners carry regarding the partnership's entire financial obligations.