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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. An order to appear in person at a given place and time






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






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






4. 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.






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






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






7. 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.






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






9. 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)






10. A condensed written summary or abstract






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






12. 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






13. The courts that awarded compensation back in English Realm






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






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






16. 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.






17. 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






18. 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






19. The body of laws created by legislative statutes






20. 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






21. Specific length of time an individual can sue for injury resulting from negligence






22. The First Amendment guarantee that the government will not create and support an official state church






23. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






29. A reasoning process in which an individual links his or her moral convictions or ethical standards to the particular situation at hand.






30. 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






31. 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.






32. A common law writ issued by a superior court to one of inferior jurisdiction demanding the record of a particular case






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






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






35. Liability without fault. (Strict product liability)






36. 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.






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






38. A question asked to determine what is true or to what extent something is true






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






40. 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.






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






42. Authority shared by both federal and state courts






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






44. 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






45. 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






46. 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.






47. Law concerned with public wrongs against society






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






49. A motion asserting that the trial was so fundamentally flawed (because of error - newly discovered evidence - prejudice - or another reason) that a new trial is necessary to prevent a miscarriage of justice.






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