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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. To confirm priestly authority upon






2. The power to speak the law.






3. Law concerned with public wrongs against society






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






5. 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






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






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






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






9. 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






10. 14th amendment clause that prohibits states from denying equal protection under the law - and has been used to combat discrimination






11. 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






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






13. The courts that awarded compensation back in English Realm






14. A major provider of arbitration services






15. (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






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






17. 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






18. 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






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






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






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






22. A legal proceeding in a court






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






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






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






26. Contracts - Sales - Negotiable instruments - creditos rights - intellectual property - e-commerce - product liability - torts - agency - business organizations - professional liability - courts and court procedures.






27. A motion made by a party - during trial - claiming the opposing party has insufficient evidence to reasonably support its case






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. Nonverbal communication - such as burning a flag or wearing an armband. The Supreme Court has accorded some symbolic speech protection under the first amendment.






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






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






38. The moral principle that behavior should be determined by duty - A concept developed by the philosopher Immanuel Kant as an ethical guideline for behavior. In deciding whether an action is right or wrong a person should evaluate the action in terms o






39. Judges must abide by precedents in thier jurisdictions.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. A brief outline of what the defendant and the plaintiff will try to prove.






49. Set of books containing published court decisions






50. Law concerned with private wrongs against individuals