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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. 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






2. Liability without fault. (Strict product liability)






3. Wrongs






4. 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.






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






6. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






12. The obligation of organization management to make decisions and take actions that will enhance the welfare and interests of society as well as the organization






13. 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






14. 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.






15. 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.






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






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






18. 1. Federal statute 2. Constitution(U.S.) 3. Diversity of Citizenship($75 -000 or more)






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






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






21. Statutes adopted in many states that impose strict liability upon tavern owners for injuries to third parties caused by their intoxicated patrons






22. Protects you from unreasonable search and seizure of your home and property






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






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






25. 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.






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






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






28. 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






29. (law) negligence allocated between the plaintiff and the defendant with a corresponding reduction in damages paid to the plaintiff






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






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






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






33. Is strict liability hold a claim if the product or service in question is...






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






35. Jurisdiction based on claims against property






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






37. Occurs when one party to a contract is not given full or accurate information by the other party about the contract subject matter - Intentional misrepresentation of material fact - reasonably relied on by plaintiff resulting in damages






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






39. (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






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






41. 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.






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






43. 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)






44. 1. That the defendant owed a duty of care to the plaintiff. 2. The the defendant breached that duty. 3. That the defendant's breach caused the plaintiff's injury. 4. That the defendants breach caused the plaintiff's injury and that injury was forseea






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






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






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






48. A reference to or a quotation from an authority






49. Judges must abide by precedents in thier jurisdictions.






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







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