ALLIED BUS230 MODULE 1 check your understanding

Question Points
1. A set of
rules or standards that establish a framework for professional behavior and
responsibilities within a company setting is called:
a. A company’s
constitution.
b. A company’s
bylaws.
c. A company’s
articles of incorporation.
d. A company’s code
of ethics.

LO1C:Discuss the role of ethics in business.
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2. On what
basis may a business or individual challenge an administrative regulation?
a. Fairness.
b. Timeliness.
c. Reasonableness.
d. Constitutionality.
LO1B:Distinguish between the four principal sources of law
for the U.S. legal system.
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3. Personal
jurisdiction refers to:
a. A person’s right
to bring a case before any court.
b. A person’s
ability to be treated fairly.
c. A court’s
authority over a person.
d. A court’s
authority over a case.
LO2C:Discuss the structure of the state and federal court
systems.
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4. An
example for deciding future cases involving the same or similar facts is called
a:
a. Common law.
b. Precedent.
c. Statute.
d. Writ of
Certiorari
LO1A:Trace the impact of common law on the development of
law in the United States.
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5. “Litigation”
refers to:
a. a rule of law.
b. a lawsuit.
c. common law.
d. none of the
choices apply.
LO2A:Describe the major differences between criminal and
civil law.
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6. Which of
the following is a function of law?
a. Settlement of
disputes.
b. Protection of the
individual and society.
c. Protection of
property.
d. All of the
choices apply
LO1A:Trace the impact of common law on the development of
law in the United States.
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7. Stare
decisis is advantageous because it provides:
a. Longevity.
b. Predictability.
c. Decisiveness.
d. Flexibility.
LO1B:Distinguish between the four principal sources of law
for the U.S. legal system.
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8. Common
law refers to:
a. The unwritten
law.
b. The body of legal
decisions made by English court judges, under the authority of the king over a
period of many years.
c. Case law.
d. All of the
choices apply
LO1A:Trace the impact of common law on the development of
law in the United States.
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9. In order
for a court to hear a case, the court must have what type of jurisdiction:
a. Personal
jurisdiction.
b. Subject matter
jurisdiction.
c. All of the
choices apply.
d. None of the
choices apply.
LO2C:Discuss the structure of the state and federal court
systems.
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10. A court
that can hear almost any case that comes before it has what type of
jurisdiction:
a. Special.
b. General.
c. Absolute.
d. Great.
Hint: p. 25
SLO2:Discuss the U.S. Court System and its constitutional
foundation.
LO2C:Discuss the structure of the state and federal court
systems.
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11. Which of
the following courts is likely to hear a breach of contract (civil) case for
$500.00?
a. A state trial
court.
b. A federal appeals
court.
c. A small claims
court.
d. A bankruptcy
court.

LO2C:Discuss the structure of the state and federal court
systems.
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12. Laws
passed by formal legislative bodies are called:
a. Legislative
rules.
b. Legislative
decisions.
c. Statutes.
d. None of the
choices apply.
LO1B:Distinguish between the four principal sources of law
for the U.S. legal system.
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13. Courts
will look to which of the following when deciding a case:
a. Statutes.
b. Precedent.
c. All of the
choices apply.
d. None of the
choices apply.
LO1B:Distinguish between the four principal sources of law
for the U.S. legal system.
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14. The
fundamental written law of a state is called a(n):
a. Constitution.
b. Statute.
c. Regulation.
d. Ordinance.
LO1B:Distinguish between the four principal sources of law
for the U.S. legal system.
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15. Which of
the following is indicative of legal relief rather than equitable relief?
a. Decided solely by
a judge.
b. Non-monetary
damages.
c. Specific
performance of a contract.
d. A jury judgment
for monetary damages.
LO1B:Distinguish between the four principal sources of law
for the U.S. legal system.
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16. Washington
v. International Shoe Co., 326 U.S. 310 established which rule:
a. Stare decisis.
b. Court filing
deadline.
c. Minimum contacts.
d. None of the choices
apply.
LO2C:Discuss the structure of the state and federal court
systems.
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17. Statutes
are laws passed by legislative bodies rather than by the courts.
a. True
b. False
LO1B:Distinguish between the four principal sources of law
for the U.S. legal system.
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18. In order
to bring a case in court, a person must have?
a. Standing to sue.
b. A frivolous case.
c. A feeling that
they have been treated unfairly.
d. A lot of money.
LO2A:Describe the major differences between criminal and
civil law.
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19. Which
section of the U.S. Constitution created the U.S. Supreme Court?
a. Article III
(Section 1)
b. Article II
(Section 1)
c. Article III
(Section 2)
d. Article II
(Section 2)
LO2E:Identify the basic elements of the Constitution and the
Bill Rights.
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20. Which
court has mainly appellate jurisdiction?
a. U.S. Court of Appeal
for the Second Circuit.
b. U.S. Supreme
Court.
c. State Trial
Court.
d. None of the
choices apply.