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