Business Law

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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


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