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






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






3. Precedents are determined under stare decisis. Courts of law and courts or equity have been combined.






4. A condensed written summary or abstract






5. 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.






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






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






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






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






10. 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.






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






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






13. 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






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






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 question asked to determine what is true or to what extent something is true






17. 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






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






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






20. To confirm priestly authority upon






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






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






23. Motion to dismiss - motion for judgment on the pleadings - motion of summary judgement(amont others - motion to strike - motion to make more definite and certain - motion for judgement on the pleadings - motion to compel discovery - motion for summar






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






25. 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






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






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






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






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






30. 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.






31. 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.






32. The courts that awarded compensation back in English Realm






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






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






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






36. A form of alternative dispute resolution in which a neutral third party evaluates the strengths and weakness of the disputing parties' positions; the evaluator's opinion forms the basis for negotiating a settlement.






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






38. 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






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






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






41. 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.






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






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






44. 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)






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






46. 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






47. A body of rulings made by judges that become part of a nation's legal system






48. Discussion with a view to reaching agreement; talking about a conflict where both parties give and take to reach a resolution - without attorneys.






49. The power to speak the law.






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