Business Law
The First Amendment protects even speech that violates criminal laws.
False
The first amendment protects commercial speech more extensively than noncommercial speech.
False
As a judge, Baxter applies common law rules. These rules develop from
decisions of the courts in legal disputes
The North Carolina state legislature enacts a law that violates
no one
Sara brings a lawsuit against Tucci over a sale of 1,500 acres of ranchland. During the trial, Tucci's attorney asks questions Ulysses. This is
A cross-examination
A jury instructs a judge in the law that applies in a case.
False
A key to avoiding business disputes is to go ahead without thinking ahead
False
A law that has any impact on religion is unconstitutional.
False
At the beginning of a trial, only the defendant's attorney makes an opening statement.
False
Cases arising between citizens of different states involve diversity of citizenship
False
Courts do not depart from precedents
False
It is guaranteed that any judgment will be enforceable.
False
Minimum contacts with a jurisdiction are never enough to support jurisdiction over a nonresident defendant.
False
Stare decisis is a doctrine obligating judges to help persons who have failed to protect their own rights.
False
Voir dire refers to the seriousness of the controversy in a case.
False
Isabel and Josh engage in a business transaction that leads to a dispute. Isabel initiates a lawsuit against josh by filing josh with a summons. If Josh chooses to ignore it,
Isabel will have a judgment entered in her favor
Steaks n' Fries Restaurant Company's decision makers view a particular risk in the consumption of Steaks n' Fries. Continuing to market the products without explicitly telling consumers of the risk could be justified from a persp
Outcome based ethics
A provision in the California state constitution conflicts with a provision in the U.S. Constitution. If challenged
The U.S. Constitution, not the state provision, will be enforced
Ross, a research manager for Stock & Bond Investments, Inc., adheres to utilitarian ethics. Ross will determine that an action is morally correct when it produces the greatest good for
The most people
Mary works in the accounting department of New Trends Sales Company. Her job includes reviewing expense reports employees. In determining which expenses are "padding" Mary should apply to management
The same ethical principles
Ballpark Sportsfield, Inc., files a suit against Concessions & Tailgate Services. The document that informs Concessions & Tailgate that it must file an answer within a specified time period is
The summons
A federal law prohibiting the use of a certain pesticide directly conflicts with a state law permitting that use. the to
The supremacy clause
A business firm may have to comply with the laws of any jurisdiction in which it actively targets customers
True
A company that acts ethically, or in good faith, has a stronger position in litigation than a company that does not
True
A court can exercise jurisdiction over property that is located within its boundaries.
True
An action may be legal but not ethical.
True
An answer can deny the allegations made in a complaint.
True
An individual's privacy rights can be protected by state laws.
True
Before a lawsuit begins, the court must have proof that the defendant was notified of the lawsuit.
True
Bribery of foreign government officials is both an ethical and a legal issue
True
Discovery is the process of obtaining information from an opposing party before trial.
True
If a tax measure is reasonable, it is generally held to be within the national taxing power.
True
Management's behavior sets the ethical tone of a firm.
True
Negotiation can involve the parties to a dispute and their attorneys.
True
Procedural law consists of all laws that outline the methods of enforcing rights.
True
Remedies in equity include injunctions.
True
Statutory law includes state statutes
True
The Constitution permits Congress to regulate interstate commerce
True
The role of the courts is to interpret and apply laws
True
Olivia, a citizen of Nebraska, wants to file a suit against Micah, a citizen of Kansas. Their diversity of citizenship may be a basis for
a federal court to exercise original jurisdiction
Statistics, Inc., is a corporation engaged in the business of compiling, analyzing, and marketing data. To accomplish its purposes, Statistics obtains financing, and hires and fires employees. Laws and government regulations affect such business activities as
all of the choices
Under the commerce clause, Congress has the power to regulate
any commercial activity in the United States that substantially affects interstate commerce
A federal law requires public librarians to install filtering software on computers to prevent
does not substant
An Oklahoma state court can exercise jurisdiction over Petro Resources Inc., an out-of-state company, if the firm has
maximum contacts with the state
Daisy works for eMarketing, Inc. Her job includes putting "spin" on the firm's successes and failures. In this businesspersons, in making their decisions, apply
moral and ethical principles
Loren stands in front of Rooster's Round-Up Cafe, shouting "fighting words" that are likely to incite Rooster's patrons Amendment protects such speech
none of these
Carol files a suit against Andy in a state trial court and loses. Carol can
plead her case before an appellate court
Sforza files a suit against Thieu. If this suit is like most cases, it will be
settled before a trial.
The police obtain a search warrant and search Jordan's apartment. After yelling obscenities at the officers, Jordan conf his friends. The constitution protects against
unreasonable searches
Julie is sales manager for Kelso's Concrete & Stone Products, Inc. In applying ethical principles to the business of the firm, Kelso's and Julie will most likely evaluate
what duties and responsibilities should exist for the business
