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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. 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)






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






3. Authority shared by both federal and state courts






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






5. 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






6. Judges must abide by precedents in thier jurisdictions.






7. A clause in a contract providing for arbitration of disputes arising under the contract






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






9. 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.






10. 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






11. 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






12. 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






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






14. Wrongs






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






16. 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






17. 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.






18. Based on the idea that law is just one of many institutions in society and that it is shaped by social forces and needs






19. 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






20. (law) behavior by the plaintiff that contributes to the harm resulting from the defendant's negligence






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






22. 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






23. Drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect






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






25. 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.






26. A major provider of arbitration services






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






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






29. Part of the 14th Amendment which guarentees that no state deny basic rights to its people






30. An economically injurious falsehood made about another's product or property; a general term for torts that are more specifically referred to as slander of quality or slander of title.






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






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






33. 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






34. 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.






35. Law concerned with public wrongs against society






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






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






38. 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.






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






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






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






42. Jurisdiction based on claims against property






43. 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






44. 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






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






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






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






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






49. 14th amendment clause that prohibits states from denying equal protection under the law - and has been used to combat discrimination






50. 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.