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






2. An amendment to the Constitution of the United States guaranteeing the right of free expression






3. 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.






4. A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power






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






6. A response to a plaintiff's claim that does not deny the plaintiff's facts but attacks the plaintiff's legal right to bring an action. An example is the running of the statute of limitations.






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






8. A major provider of arbitration services






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






10. A doctrine by which equitable relief is denied to one who has waited TOO long to seek relief






11. To be on the land of another without right or permission of the owner






12. 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.






13. A reference to or a quotation from an authority






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






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






16. 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






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






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






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






20. The party against whom legal action is taken; the party against whom a writ of certiorari is sought.






21. 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.






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






23. 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






24. 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.






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






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






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






28. The body of rules and regulations and orders and decisions created by administrative agencies of government






29. A basis for federal court jurisdiction over a lawsuit between (1) citizens of different states (2) a foreign country and citizens of a state of of different states - or (3) citizens of a state and citizens or subjects of a foreign country. The amount






30. 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.






31. A condensed written summary or abstract






32. 14th amendment clause that prohibits states from denying equal protection under the law - and has been used to combat discrimination






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






34. The body of laws created by legislative statutes






35. 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






36. Evidence tending to make a fact at issue in the case more or less probable than it would be without the evidence. Only relevant evidence is admissible in court.






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






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






39. To confirm priestly authority upon






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






41. (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






42. 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.






43. Use deductive reasoning to identify relevant legal rules - applying those rules to to the facts of the case and drawing a conclusion.






44. Set of books containing published court decisions






45. Clause in the Constitution (Article IV - Section 1) requiring each state to recognize the civil judgments rendered by the courts of the other states and to accept their public records and acts as valid






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






47. Right to bear arms






48. 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)






49. Propositions or general statements of equitable rules






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







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