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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. Authority shared by both federal and state courts






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






3. 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.






4. Judges must abide by precedents in thier jurisdictions.






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






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






7. In litigation - the amount of monetary compensation awarded to a plaintiff in a civil lawsuit as damages. In the context of alternative dispute resolution - the decision rendered by an arbitrator.






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






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






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






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






12. 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.






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






14. The government may not house soldiers in private homes without consent of the owner






15. 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






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






17. The course of action the government takes in response to an issue or problem as deemed by widely held belief.






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






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






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






21. 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






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






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






24. 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






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






26. Negate the claim of negligence(assumption of risk - superceding intervening clause)






27. A legal proceeding in a court






28. In a lawsuit - an issue involving the application or interpretation of a law. Only a judge - not a jury - can rule on questions of law.






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






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






31. Right to bear arms






32. 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






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






34. Everyone in the commercial chain will be liable for the defect. (manafacturer - distrubutor - retailer) *end user is not in the commercial chain.






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






36. 1. employee activity within scope of employment 2. employee is negligent






37. Right to a trial by jury






38. 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.






39. An argument made after the plaintiff and defendant have rested their cases. Closing arguments are made prior to the jury charges.






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






41. A final judgment for one side in a lawsuit without trial when a judge finds based on pleadings - affidavits - and depositions that there is no genuine factual issue in the lawsuit






42. Previously decided cases that are as similar as possible to the one under consideration






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






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






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






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






47. 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






48. A rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in human nature and essential to or binding upon human society






49. 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






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