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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. Law concerned with public wrongs against society






3. The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution - nor prohibited by it to the states - are reserved to the states respectively - or to the people.






4. Jurisdiction based on claims against property






5. The process by which the parties in a dispute submit their difference to the judgment of an impartial person or group appointed by mutual consent






6. 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.






7. The publication of false information about another's product - alleging it is not what its seller claims; also referred to as slander of quality.






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






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






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






11. Statements made by the plaintiff and the defendant in a lawsuit that detail the facts - charges - and defenses involved in the litigation. The complaint and answer are part of the pleadings.






12. The question of whether an issue lies within the authority and jurisdiction of the arbitrator. A matter may be declared non-arbitrable either because certain steps - timetables and procedures have not been followed prior to submitting it to arbitrati






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






14. (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






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






16. To confirm priestly authority upon






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






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






19. The publication of false information about another's product - alleging that it is not what its seller claims.






20. 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






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






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






23. 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






24. 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.






25. Right to bear arms






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






27. Wrongs






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. Claims






35. 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.






36. 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.






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






38. Judges must abide by precedents in thier jurisdictions.






39. A major provider of arbitration services






40. 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.






41. A school of legal thought centered on the assumption that there is no law higher then the laws created by the government. Laws must be obeyed - even if they are unjust - to prevent anarchy.






42. Propositions or general statements of equitable rules






43. 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.






44. 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






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






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






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






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






49. 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






50. 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