MKTG1130

Private citizens are entitled to sue on the basis of the Water Pollution and Control Act

True

The system of equity evolved to provide judicial relief in cases where no adequate remedy at law existed

True

The use of rogue programs to produce abnormal computer behavior is an example of computer trespass

True

Felonies refer to crimes that are usually punishable by just a fine

False

The most common type of relief that courts of equity provide is monetary damages

False

To recover damages for an intentional tort, the plaintiff is required to prove that there was a breach of duty by the tortfeasor to the plaintiff

False

Which of the following is true of the United States Supreme Court?

It has appellate jurisdiction in cases based on the U.S. Constitution

Which of the following statements best describes a difference between rules and laws?

Laws are enacted by the government while rules are not

A _ is a court decision that determines the decision in a subsequent, similar case

Precedent

Appellate courts include courts of appeals and supreme courts

True

A person licensed to represent others in court is called a(n):

Attorney

Which of the following is most likely to be a tort based on negligence?

Automobile accidents

On investigation, it was found that Ken, the bookkeeper at CL Corp., had stolen money from the company's account and recorded financial transactions inaccurately to cover up for his activities. For which of the following business crimes can Ken be prosecuted?

Embezzlement

A state administrative agency affects businesses throughout the country

False

A summons is a way for parties to obtain unprivileged information from another party prior to trial

False

Regulatory agencies are also called social regulatory agencies

False

Which of the following is true of government regulation of business?

Government regulations are used to eliminate abuse in business

Which of the following is true of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)?

Individual states have made changes to the UCC

Which of the following is true of trial courts?

They handle cases that are first instituted in them

In a democratic society, laws are designed to reflect the ethical view of the majority

True

The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act includes civil sanctions as well as criminal ones

True

The Water Pollution and Control Act is responsible for preventing the illegal discharge of pollutants into interstate and navigable waters.

True

The doctrine of strict liability can make the manufacturer of a dangerously defective product liable, even if there's no proof of negligence

True