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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. (law) evidence sufficient to warrant an arrest or search and seizure






2. If the injured party can be made whole by receiving something of economic value - the remedy is a legal remedy [damages] - if a remedy at law is inadequate - a litigant may seek a remedy in equity - which involves notions of fair dealing and justice






3. To confirm priestly authority upon






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






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






6. Right to a trial by jury






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






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






9. Jurisdiction based on claims against property






10. 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.






11. 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






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






13. (civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions






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






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






16. An example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time






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






18. 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






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






20. A system of government in which the states form a union and the sovereign power is divided between the central government and the member states






21. 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.






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






23. A wrongful act that the actor had no right to do






24. 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






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






26. 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.






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






28. Rules governing the admissibility of evidence in trial courts.






29. 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






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






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






32. A nonbinding process in which attorneys for both sides present synopses of their cases to a jury - which renders an advisory opinion on the basis of these presentations






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






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






35. Law concerned with public wrongs against society






36. 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.






37. 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






38. Jury selection process of questioning prospective jurors - to ascertain their qualifications and determine any basis for challenge.






39. 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






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






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






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






43. The courts that awarded compensation back in English Realm






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






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






46. 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.






47. (law) behavior by the plaintiff that contributes to the harm resulting from the defendant's negligence






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






49. Settlement of civil disputes between parties using neutral mediators or arbitrators without going to court






50. 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