CH. 2 quiz

As a judge in France, Maurice is not allowed to interpret the law but relies on a strict set of codes to determine the outcome of a case. Which type of law is in place in France?

civil law system

A ________ economy follows the principles of collectivism as resources are allocated based on "the common good."

command

In the country of Doran, all businesses are owned by the state. The government plans production, fixes commodity prices, and also directs investments to ensure they benefit the nation as a whole and not only a few individuals. What type of economy has the country of Doran adopted?

command

A payment made to expedite or to secure the performance of a routine governmental action is called a

grease payment

Marietta told the management team that the company would have to find a new way to produce the vitamin because the Food and Drug Administration had recently banned "nofon," the key ingredient in their product. The standard set by the FDA is a type of

product safety law

In the United States, citizens have the right to elect officials who make decisions on behalf of the public. This practice is the reason the United States is a

representative democracy

A form of government in which political power is monopolized by a party, group, or individual that governs according to religious principles is called what type of totalitarianism?

theocratic

Communists believed that socialism could only be achieved through

violent revolution

Members of the legal profession would refer to tradition, precedent, and custom in a(n) ________ law system.

common

The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) was introduced to

resolve disputes that arise in international trade regarding which country's laws to apply.