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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. Claims






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






3. 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






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






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






6. Law concerned with private wrongs against individuals






7. 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






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






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






10. Wrongs






11. 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






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






13. A question that had to do with the US Constitution - acts of Congress - or treaties; it provides a basis for federal jurisdiction






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. Rules governing the admissibility of evidence in trial courts.






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






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






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






27. Right to a trial by jury






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






29. Torts committed via the internet






30. 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






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






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






33. Highest official of a monarch. Granted new an unique remedies.






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






35. In a jury trial - a motion for the judge to take the decision out of the hands of the jury and to direct a verdict for the party who filed the motion on the ground that the other party has not produced sufficient evidence to support her or his claim.






36. 14th amendment clause that prohibits states from denying equal protection under the law - and has been used to combat discrimination






37. Party who defends an appeal






38. 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.






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






40. 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






41. A court will award money or other relief to a party injured by a breach of contract






42. Ethical or unethical behaviors by employees in the context of their jobs






43. Any source of law that a court must follow when deciding a case. This includes constitutions - statues - and regulations - that govern the issue being decided - as well as previous court decisions in the same jurisdiction.






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






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






46. 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.






47. The body of conventional - or written - law of a particular society at a particular point in time.






48. (law) a pleading made by a defendant in response to the plaintiff's replication






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






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