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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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Automotic appeal based on procedure/law. appeal cannot be made on a error of fact. Car accident example. procedure - wrong court date. law - issue of law is wrong. U.S. Supreme Court appeal is still possible with permission(write of certerori)






2. A reasoning process in which an individual links his or her moral convictions or ethical standards to the particular situation at hand.






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






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






5. Relieve you of some liability when reasonable care is used






6. Doctrine under which a person cannot recover for injuries received from a dangerous activity to which she voluntarily exposed herself






7. The idea that the goal of society should be the greatest happiness for the greatest number of its citizens






8. The clause in the Constitution (Article I - Section 8 - Clause 1) that gives Congress the power to regulate all business activities that cross state lines or affect more than one state or other nations.






9. Set of books containing published court decisions






10. A motion asserting that the trial was so fundamentally flawed (because of error - newly discovered evidence - prejudice - or another reason) that a new trial is necessary to prevent a miscarriage of justice.






11. The preponderance of evidence which means more likely then not.






12. Contains the courts reasons for its decision - the rules of law that apply - and the judgement






13. A nonbinding process in which attorneys for both sides present synopses of their cases to a jury - which renders an advisory opinion on the basis of these presentations






14. Motion to dismiss - motion for judgment on the pleadings - motion of summary judgement(amont others - motion to strike - motion to make more definite and certain - motion for judgement on the pleadings - motion to compel discovery - motion for summar






15. The branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do






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






17. The act of changing location from one place to another






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






19. Courts that handle cases that involve less than $5000






20. (civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions






21. The courts that awarded compensation back in English Realm






22. Nonverbal communication - such as burning a flag or wearing an armband. The Supreme Court has accorded some symbolic speech protection under the first amendment.






23. Inherent powers of state governments to pass laws to protect the public health - safety - and welfare; the national government has no directly granted police powers but accomplishes the same goals through other delegated powers.






24. An amendment to the Constitution of the United States guaranteeing the right of free expression






25. 1066 in Britain - King William implemented this uniform legal system. He sent judges out to make rulings on cases - thus creating precedents. 1225 - the signing of the Magna Carta established the rule of law in England






26. A defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him






27. 1. employee activity within scope of employment 2. employee is negligent






28. In a lawsuit - an issue involving the application or interpretation of a law. Only a judge - not a jury - can rule on questions of law.






29. Adj. from the Latin 'against or about a thing -' referring to a lawsuit or other legal action directed toward property - rather than toward a particular person. Thus - if title to property is the issue - the action is 'in rem.' The term is important






30. Right to bear arms






31. Previously decided cases that are as similar as possible to the one under consideration






32. A condensed written summary or abstract






33. A warrant authorizing law enforcement officials to search for objects or people involved in the commission of a crime and to produce them in court






34. A controversey that is not hypotheical or academic but real and substansial; a requirement the must be satisfied before a court will hear a case






35. State statute that permits a state to obtain personal jurisdiction over nonresident defendants






36. An example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time






37. The power to speak the law.






38. The principle pleading by the defendant in response to plaintiff's complaint






39. Party who defends an appeal






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






41. A rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in human nature and essential to or binding upon human society






42. A brief outline of what the defendant and the plaintiff will try to prove.






43. A judgment entered in favor of the plaintiff when the defendant defaults (fails to appear in court)






44. Use deductive reasoning to identify relevant legal rules - applying those rules to to the facts of the case and drawing a conclusion.






45. 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






46. 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.






47. An informal term used to refer to all laws governing electronic communications and transactions - particularly those conducted via the Internet.






48. The resolution of disputes wit hthe assitance of organizations that offer disputesresolution services via the internet.






49. 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.






50. Logical formula consisting of a major premise - a minor premise and a conclusion; deceptive or specious argument