2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is not a purpose of law?
a. keeping order
b. influencing conduct
c. promoting equality
d. providing compromises
e. All of the above are purposes of law.
Answers: a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
• Question 2
Legal and equitable remedies:
a. are available in all courts in the United States.
b. are awarded by separate courts of equity and law.
c. are the same remedies.
d. exist only in the United States.
e. none of the above
• Question 3
Administrative regulations are promulgated by:
a. Congress.
b. constitutional conventions.
c. administrative agencies.
d. state legislatures.
• Question 4
Which of the following is an example of a law that provides compromises?
a. curfews
b. antitrust laws
c. traffic laws
d. union/management laws
• Question 5
Which of the following is not a source of international law?
a. custom
b. treaties
c. private law
d. Code of Federal Regulations
e. they are all sources of international law
Test
Quiz–Week 2
· Question 1
· Question 2
Milton Friedman’s philosophy on corporate behavior is:
a. a business serves its shareholders best by serving the community.
b. a business serves its shareholders best by serving society at large.
c. a business serves its shareholders best by serving regulatory interests.
d. a business serves its shareholders best by serving shareholders.
· Question 3
Which of the following is not a question for the Blanchard/Peale test for ethical behavior?
a. Is it legal?
b. Does it follow industry code?
c. Is it balanced?
d. How does it make me feel?
· Question 4
A writ of certiorari:
a. is issued for every case appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
b. applies only to cases of original jurisdiction.
c. is an order issuing a decision to hear a case.
d. none of the above
· Question 5
In which of the following courts would a trial for violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act be held?
a. state trial court
b. federal district court
c. U.S. Supreme Court since the case involves foreign jurisdictions
Review Test Submission: Quiz–Week 3
Which of the following is the first document filed in a lawsuit?
a. complaint
b. answer
c. pleadings
Whichofthefollowingisnotaformofequitablerelief?
a. injunction
b. money damages
c. specific performance
d. rescission of a contract
e. All of the above are forms of equitable relief.
If privacy is an important requirement for resolution of a company’s disputes, which of the following methods would you recommend?
a. mediation
b. rent-a-judge
c. arbitration
d. All of the above are private and would serve the company’s needs.
Which of the following is a suggested policy on executive smartphone use?
a. A mandatory password requirement for smartphones.
b. A stated policy on deleting messages on smartphones.
c. Smartphone configuration and archiving policies.
d. All of the above.
The best means for obtaining access to a defendant company’s email in litigation over an atmosphere of harassment is:
a. deposition.
b. summons.
c. request for production.
Review Test Submission: Quiz–Week 4
Which of the following is currently the test for determining whether conduct is or is not interstate commerce?
a. direct and immediate effect test
b. affectation doctrine
c. regulation of goods and not businesses
The balancing test:
a. is one applied in supremacy issue cases.
b. is one applied in state regulation of interstate commerce.
c. involves the exercise of state taxation powers.
Corporate political speech:
a. enjoys full First Amendment protection.
b. can be regulated.
c. can be prohibited.
Sanctions that can be imposed by agencies include:
a. injunctions.
b. fines.
c. loss of license.
d. all of the above
Which law simplified rulemaking for businesses?
a. Regulatory Flexibility Act
b. Freedom of Information Act
c. Administrative Procedures Act
d. both a and b
Review Test Submission: Quiz–Week 5
The act of state doctrine:
a. is not recognized by the United States.
b. prohibits one government from interfering in the acts of state of another government.
c. is prohibited by members of the United Nations.
U.S. businesses that break laws while operating in foreign countries:
a. cannot be prosecuted in those countries.
b. are immune under the act of state doctrine.
c. are subject to full prosecution, fines, and imprisonment.
Which of the following does the U.S. Justice Department refer to as a “red flag” for FCPA violations?
a. large consulting fees
b. hiring consultants to do all foreign business
c. allowing consultants to act independently in foreign countries
In order to establish criminal liability of the directors of a corporation:
a. a prosecutor need only establish that the corporation committed a crime.
b. a prosecutor must establish that the directors had criminal intent.
c. the corporation is liable for criminal acts but the directors are not liable.
The FBI has developed new technology that enables it to listen to conversations in homes from vans parked in the street outside the homes. While listening to conversations in one neighborhood, the FBI uncovers a meth lab. Agents move in and arrest those in the home without a warrant. Under the Kyllocase:
a. the FBI is not required to have a warrant because the information was uncovered without invading the house.
b. the FBI is not required to have a warrant because the information was uncovered from outside the private property of the individuals involved.
c. the FBI is required to have a warrant in order to listen to the conversations.
d. the FBI needs a warrant to listen only if it is going to arrest someone.
Review Test Submission: Quiz–Week 6
How many people must have heard or read a statement for there to be publication for purposes of defamation?
a. one
b. at least two
c. there must be widespread community knowledge
d. it must be heard simultaneously by at least two people
Contract interference:
a. requires involvement by more than one third party.
b. requires proof of intent to interfere.
c. is a federal crime.
d. requires proof of misappropriation.
A retail store:
a. has no duty to protect customers from criminal conduct by third parties.
b. owes its customers duties as licensees.
c. owes its customers duties as invitees.
d. need not protect its customers against problems it has knowledge of.
Jane Erroll has applied for a position with Lakes Distribution Company. When Jane arrives for her interview she is asked several questions about events and photos that were posted on her Facebook page. Jane has an open setting on her Facebook page so that it is publicly available. Jane apparently did not provide sufficient explanations for what was posted on her Facebook page and does not get the job despite being qualified for the position. Which of the following statements is correct about Jane’s experience?
a. The employer’s conduct violated federal law.
b. As long as the employer looked at all the job candidates’ Facebook pages, the employer has not violated any federal laws.
c. Jane must give her consent before the employer can look at her Facebook page.
d. The employer has violated the Stored Communications Act.
The COPPA act:
a. Applies to only retailers selling online.
b. Applies only to interstate businesses.
c. Applies to websites that collect information from children.
d. Applies to websites that have pornography posted.
Review Test Submission: Quiz–Week 7
Environmental impact statements (EIS) must:
a. be written by all developers.
b. discuss the economic impact of the proposed action.
c. be written only when there is an air pollution concern.
d. contain alternate courses of action.
What is the name given to groups who oppose specific placement of land usages using nuisance theories and local zoning laws?
a. BANANAs
b. NIMBYs
c. NUTs
d. BAMBIs
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the EPA has a mandate under the Clean Air Act to act on greenhouse gases and global warming in which case?
a.Environmental Defense v. Duke Energy
b.Massachusetts v. EPA
c.Summers v. Earthland Institute
d. Union Electric v. EPA
Which of the following isnotrequired for a valid UCC offer?
a. quantity
b. subject matter
c. payment terms
d. both b and c
Which of these is an example of a bank’s commitment to pay?
a. Bill of lading
b. Fee arbitration agreement
c. Letter of credit
d. A warrant
Review Test Submission: Quiz–Week 9
Which of the following statements (if later established as untrue) would constitute a misrepresentation defense to contract formation?
a. “You are going to love this house as we have.”
b. “This farm’s well is adequate for household, ranch, and crop needs.”
c. “The school system here is very fine.”
d. “Our buyers are the happiest customers around.”
Force majeureclauses:
a. are liquidated damages clauses.
b. are void.
c. serve to shift the risk of unforeseen events.
ANSWER: c
Which is a requirement for an express warranty?
a. use of the word “warrant” or “guarantee”
b. a description or promise of performance
c. written statement
d. must be made by a merchant
The UCC warranty of merchantability:
a. does not cover sales of food in restaurants.
b. can be disclaimed by using the term “as is.”
c. is made in every sale of goods.
Which of the following is not regulated by the FTC?
a. content accuracy
b. celebrity endorsements
c. performance claims
d. express warranties
