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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. 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.






2. 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.






3. Law concerned with private wrongs against individuals






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






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






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






7. Private proceeding in which each party to a dispute argues its position before the other side - and vice versa. A neutral third party may be present and act as an adviser if the parties fail to reach an agreement






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






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






10. Judges must abide by precedents in thier jurisdictions.






11. 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






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






13. 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.






14. State courts that handle only matters relating to the transfer of a person's assets and obligations after that person's death - including issues relating to custody and guardianship of children






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






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






17. 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






18. 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






19. 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.






20. The location where something takes place - esp. a trial






21. A routine court order that attempts to enforce the judgment that has been granted to a plaintiff by authorizing a sheriff to carry it out






22. The body of laws created by legislative statutes






23. Right to bear arms






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






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






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






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






28. 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






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






30. 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






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






32. 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.






33. On the premises fr the potential financial benefit of the occupier






34. The party who appeals a decision of a lower court






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. Torts committed via the internet






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






43. 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.






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






45. 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






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






47. 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.






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






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






50. Jurisdiction based on claims against property