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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. The reasoning process used by judges in deciding what law applies to a given dispute and then applying that law to the specific facts or circumstances of the case






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






3. Assumption of risk - Superseding cause - and contributory and comparative negligence.






4. 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.






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






6. 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.






7. A condensed written summary or abstract






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






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






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






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






12. Propositions or general statements of equitable rules






13. A basis for federal court jurisdiction over a lawsuit between (1) citizens of different states (2) a foreign country and citizens of a state of of different states - or (3) citizens of a state and citizens or subjects of a foreign country. The amount






14. The power to speak the law.






15. (law) evidence sufficient to warrant an arrest or search and seizure






16. (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






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






18. In litigation - the amount of monetary compensation awarded to a plaintiff in a civil lawsuit as damages. In the context of alternative dispute resolution - the decision rendered by an arbitrator.






19. Violation of a law - duty - or other form of obligation - either by engaging in an action or failing to act






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






21. 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.






22. 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






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






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






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






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






27. Discussion with a view to reaching agreement; talking about a conflict where both parties give and take to reach a resolution - without attorneys.






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






29. 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.






30. A reference to or a quotation from an authority






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






32. 1. Resident 2. (while within boundaries of state) 3. Long arm statue.






33. 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






34. The act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone






35. Party who defends an appeal






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






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






38. 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.






39. 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.






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






41. 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)






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






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






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






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






46. The First Amendment guarantee that citizens may freely engage in the religious activities of their choice






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






48. 14th amendment clause that prohibits states from denying equal protection under the law - and has been used to combat discrimination






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






50. Emphasizes the evolutionary process of law by concentrating on the origin and history of the legal system