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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. Propositions or general statements of equitable rules






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






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






4. (accident - breach of contract - or other event) > Party consults with Attorney(Initial client interview - signing of retainer agreement) > Informal investigation > Plaintiffs attorney files complaint > Defendant attorney files answer to complaint or






5. A reference to or a quotation from an authority






6. Right to a trial by jury






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






8. A school of legal thought that views the law as a tool for promoting justice in society.






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






10. 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






11. 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






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






13. A body of rulings made by judges that become part of a nation's legal system






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






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






16. 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.






17. To confirm priestly authority upon






18. 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.






19. Requirement that a case can only be heard by the Supreme Court if four justices vote to hear the case






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






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






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






23. The government may not house soldiers in private homes without consent of the owner






24. Settlement of civil disputes between parties using neutral mediators or arbitrators without going to court






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






26. The rules governing the manner in which civil cases are brough in and progress through the federal courts






27. A question asked to determine what is true or to what extent something is true






28. (civil law) the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim for relief is based






29. (law) compensation for losses that can readily be proven to have occurred and for which the injured party has the right to be compensated






30. 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






31. Someone who petitions a court for redress of a grievance or recovery of a right






32. Law that involves the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution and state constitutions






33. When the matter is between private parties the constitution laws do not apply. Between individuals and government organizations then constitutional laws apply.






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






35. Handle only bankruptcy proceedings - which are governed by federal bankruptcy law






36. Jurisdiction based upon claims against a person - in contrast to jurisdiction over the person's property






37. An argument made after the plaintiff and defendant have rested their cases. Closing arguments are made prior to the jury charges.






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






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






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






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






42. Need a set of laws so that commerce is possible; can't have different laws in every state for business. Uniform Commercial Code. Uniform Partnernship Act. Most states adopt them but not in the exact same form






43. Questioning of a witness during a trial or during the taking of a deposition - by the party opposed to the one who produced the witness.






44. A wrongful act that the actor had no right to do






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






46. A rule of evidence whereby the negligence of an alleged wrongdoer can be inferred from the fact that the accident happened






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






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






49. (law) a pleading by the defendant in reply to a plaintiff's surrejoinder






50. Supreme Court followed by the U.S. Court of Appeals and The highest state courts. Then followed by federal administrative agencies. U.S. District Courts - Specialized U.S. Courts(bankruptcy courts - court of Federal claims - court of international tr