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Business Law Test

Subjects : law, business-law
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. The constitutional amendment designed to protect individuals accused of crimes. It includes the right to counsel - the right to confront witnesses - and the right to a speedy and public trial.






2. The unlawful taking or harming of another's personal property; interference with another's right to the exclusive possession of his or her personal property.






3. The question of whether an issue lies within the authority and jurisdiction of the arbitrator. A matter may be declared non-arbitrable either because certain steps - timetables and procedures have not been followed prior to submitting it to arbitrati






4. A sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury






5. The publication of false information about another's product - alleging that it is not what its seller claims.






6. In order to bring a lawsuit before a court a party must have a sufficient 'stake' in a matter to justify seeking relief through the court system






7. (law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law






8. Three remedies known as land - items of value - or money






9. A motion made by a party - during trial - claiming the opposing party has insufficient evidence to reasonably support its case






10. Evidence tending to make a fact at issue in the case more or less probable than it would be without the evidence. Only relevant evidence is admissible in court.






11. A claim filed in opposition to another claim in a legal action






12. Precedents are determined under stare decisis. Courts of law and courts or equity have been combined.






13. The courts that awarded compensation back in English Realm






14. Any testimony given in court about a statement made by someone else who was not under oath at the time of the statement






15. A question that had to do with the US Constitution - acts of Congress - or treaties; it provides a basis for federal jurisdiction






16. (law) compensation in excess of actual damages (a form of punishment awarded in cases of malicious or willful misconduct)






17. To be on the land of another without right or permission of the owner






18. The party against whom legal action is taken; the party against whom a writ of certiorari is sought.






19. The course of action the government takes in response to an issue or problem as deemed by widely held belief.






20. An ethical principle that holds that you should never take any action that infringes on others; agreed-upon rights






21. Wrongs






22. (law) the initial questioning of a witness by the party that called the witness






23. Specific length of time an individual can sue for injury resulting from negligence






24. Federal regulatory agencies that are independent - thus not fully under the power of the president. Ex. Federal Trade Commission - Securities and Exchange Commission.






25. A legal proceeding in a court






26. (law) a pleading made by a defendant in response to the plaintiff's replication






27. Jurisdiction that exists when a case can be heard only in a particular court or type of court.






28. Jury selection process of questioning prospective jurors - to ascertain their qualifications and determine any basis for challenge.






29. A computer program that is designed to block access to certain Web sites based on their content. The software blocks the retrieval of a site whose URL or key words are on a list within the program.






30. A system of government in which the states form a union and the sovereign power is divided between the central government and the member states






31. Excessive bail shall not be required - nor excessive fines imposed - nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.






32. The enumeration in the Constitution - of certain rights - shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.






33. Enforcable rules governing relationships among individuals and between individuals and thier society.






34. A common law writ issued by a superior court to one of inferior jurisdiction demanding the record of a particular case






35. An act or omission without which an event would not have occurred.






36. If the injured party can be made whole by receiving something of economic value - the remedy is a legal remedy [damages] - if a remedy at law is inadequate - a litigant may seek a remedy in equity - which involves notions of fair dealing and justice






37. Economic model that compares the marginal costs and marginal benefits of a decision






38. Claims






39. Liability without fault. (Strict product liability)






40. No State can draw unreasonable distinctions between its own residents and those persons who happen to live in other States






41. Party who defends an appeal






42. Any source of law that a court must follow when deciding a case. This includes constitutions - statues - and regulations - that govern the issue being decided - as well as previous court decisions in the same jurisdiction.






43. Ethical or unethical behaviors by employees in the context of their jobs






44. Right to a trial by jury






45. Statements made by the plaintiff and the defendant in a lawsuit that detail the facts - charges - and defenses involved in the litigation. The complaint and answer are part of the pleadings.






46. The publication of a statement that denies or casts doubt on another's legal ownership of any property - causing financial loss to that property's owner.






47. An amendment to the Constitution of the United States that imposes restrictions on the government's prosecution of persons accused of crimes






48. Torts committed via the internet






49. A federal - state - or local government unit established to perform a specific function. Administrative agencies are created and authorized by legislative bodies to administer and enforce specific laws.






50. A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power







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