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Course # 371004
Legal Environments of Business
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Legal Environments of Business
by: Dr. Jae K. Shim, Ph.D., 2009, 218 pages


12 CPE Credit Hours
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Chapter 1 - Introduction To Law

1.    __________________ is not one of basic concepts of law   N/A
What is right
Custom
Usage
Command
2.    Federal court systems do not include   N/A
Court of claims
District court
Clay court
Court of appeals
3.    Beth, an employee of City Bank, is charged with embezzlement, which requires   N/A
Fraudulently appropriating another's property
Obtaining lawful possession of property
Physically taking property from its owner
The use of force or fear.
4.    A breach of societal duty is known as   N/A
Justice
Claim
Tort
Avoidance
5.    Elements necessary for a recovery of damages based on deceit include all except   N/A
Misrepresentation
Intentional and recklessness
Intended to mislead and induce action
Avoidable
6.    Delta Services (DS) is an Internet service provider. On a DS online bulletin board, Ben, a DS customer, posts a defamatory remark about Beta Company. Beta could successfully file a suit against   N/A
DS only.
Ben only.
DS or Ben.
Beta.
7.    Contracts may not be   N/A
Exclusive
Inclusive
Grand slam
Unilateral
8.    Offers may be terminated in all except   N/A
By provision in the offer
By proxy
By expiration of time
By revocation
9.    Kay and Lucy enter into a contract that falls within the provisions of the UETA. Under the UETA, “an electronic sound, symbol, or process attached to or logically associated with a record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the record” is   N/A
An e-document
An e-signature
An e-transaction
A record
10.    On September 27, Summers sent Fox a letter offering to sell Fox a vacation home for $150,000. On October 2, Fox replied by mail agreeing to buy the home for $145,000. Summers did not reply to Fox. Do Fox and Summers have a binding contract?   N/A
No, because Fox failed to sign and return Summers's letter.
No, because Fox's letter was a counteroffer.
Yes, because Summers's offer was validly accepted.
Yes, because Summers's silence is an implied acceptance of Fox's letter.
11.    If an acceptance by mail was authorized, it becomes effective when it is deposited in the mail. T F   N/A
TRUE
FALSE
12.    Fraud is a(n) ______________ misrepresentation of a material fact made with the intent to induce another to rely on it.   N/A
Unjust
Unfair
Intentional
Dishonest
13.    Reality of consent does not cover   N/A
Fraud
Bad judgment
Undue influence
Ambiguity in negotiations
14.    For a promise to be enforceable by court action it must be   N/A
Supported by consideration
Supported by default
Supported by possession
Supported by utilization
15.    Capacity is the ability   N/A
To issue verbal statements
To perform legally valid acts
To make promises
To incur debt
16.    Situations that produce illegal contracts include all of the following except   N/A
Violation of positive law
Made void by statute
Contrary to public opinion
In reality of consent
17.    Illegal contracts are generally void. T F   N/A
TRUE
FALSE
18.    In collateral contracts the party’s performance is required only   N/A
In oral contracts
In filing bankruptcy
Upon default of another promisor
Upon default of an illegal act
19.    Assignor’s liability to assignee implies warranties are all except   N/A
Claim is valid
Parties have capacity to contract
Claim is not void
Claim has been discharged
20.    Performance of a contract becomes impossible in all except   N/A
Death
General poor health
Illegality
Destruction of subject matter
21.    Types of damages do not include   N/A
Compensatory
Consequential
Reasonable notice of cancellation
Liquidated
22.    The relinquishing of rights under a contract is known as a “waiver”. T F   N/A
TRUE
FALSE
23.    Forming an agency relationship requires that   N/A
Both the principal and agent consent to the agency
The agreement between the principal and agent be supported by consideration
The principal and agent not be minors
The agent's authority be limited to the express grant of authority in the agency agreement
24.    Major classifications of agency do not include   N/A
Husband and wife
Master and servant
Employer and employee
Principle and agent
25.    A minor may not appoint and act through an agent. TF   N/A
TRUE
FALSE
26.    The agent is under a duty not to   N/A
Commingle the money or property with his own
Use the principals money while in his possession
Use the principles property while in his possession
Failure to take due and diligent care
27.    Generally, an agency relationship is terminated by operation of law in all of the following situations except the   N/A
Principal's death
Principal's incapacity
Agent's renunciation of the agency
Agent's failure to acquire a necessary business license
28.    Which one of the following is not a characteristic of partnerships   N/A
Easily to organize
Inexpensive
Free from special state regulations and tax
Exempt from profit and loss sharing
29.    A partner may not sue another partner or the partnership. T F   N/A
TRUE
FALSE
30.    Corporations may not include   N/A
For profit
Not for profit
Government bureaus
sö chapter corporations
31.    The corporation has a legal existence separate from that of its owners. T F   N/A
TRUE
FALSE
32.    Under the Model Act a corporation must have   N/A
At least six directors
At least two directors
At least three directors
At least ten directors
33.    A corporation may be held guilty of committing crimes. T F   N/A
TRUE
FALSE
34.    “Blue sky” laws seek to protect investors from   N/A
Excessive profits and losses
Operating on legal holidays
Fraud and other harm
Bonded sales agents
35.    _______________ is not one of the factors that determine shareholder’s voting rights.   N/A
State corporation statutes
Board of directors
Articles of incorporation
Firm's by laws
36.    The officers of the corporation are entitled to vote all un-issued stock. T F   N/A
TRUE
FALSE
37.    Which of the following does not acquire ownership of personal property?   N/A
Capture
Gift
Encroachment
Accession
38.    A house built on a plot of land is considered a fixture. T F   N/A
TRUE
FALSE
39.    Co-ownership of real property doe not includes   N/A
Tenancy in common
Special tenancy
Joint tenancy
Tenancy by the entirety
40.    Formation applies only to contracts for:   N/A
Sale of goods
Sale of services
Sale of real property
Sale of investment securities
41.    Normally, buyers of stolen goods get good title to them as they buy them in good faith and give value for them. T F   N/A
TRUE
FALSE
42.    Liability for negligence does not include:   N/A
Failure to adequately inspect goods prior to sale
Failure to provide warranty
Misrepresentation as to character and fitness of goods
Failure to disclose known defects
43.    Unless the parties agree otherwise, the buyer has the right to inspect the goods before accepting or paying for them. T F   N/A
TRUE
FALSE
44.    The statute of limitations on the sale of goods under the U.C.C. is limited to   N/A
Five years
Ten years
One year
Four years
45.    To be negotiable an instrument must be all except   N/A
In writing
Signed by maker or drawer
Payable in trade goods or service
Unconditional promise or order to pay a certain sum in money
46.    Types of endorsements do not include   N/A
Implied
In blank
Restrictive
Qualified
47.    A person cannot be held liable on a negotiable instrument unless his/her   N/A
Address appears on it
Signature appears on it
Social security number appears on it
Bank account number appears on it
48.    Security interests in real property do not include   N/A
Mortgages
Deed of trust
Land contract
Warranty
49.    Bankruptcy may be   N/A
Public or private
Voluntary or involuntary
Common or special
Charged or discharged
50.    Law seeks to protect economic relations from unreasonable interference through federal and state statutes and common law against all except   N/A
Deceitful practices
Breach of contracts
Damage to good will
Protection of ideas, trade secrets and patents
51.    Antitrust laws do not include   N/A
Sherman act
Robinson-patman act
Federal trade commission act
Powel-lieberman act
52.    The Clayton Act specifically prohibits   N/A
Conspiracies in restraint of trade.
Monopolies.
Asset acquisitions that reduce competition.
Price discrimination.
53.    The F.T.C. enforces antitrust laws by   N/A
Imposing fines on corporations up to $1 million.
Sentencing individuals up to three years imprisonment.
Awarding triple damages.
Issuing cease and desist orders.
54.    The Sherman Act specifically prohibits   N/A
Mergers that reduce competition.
Monopolizing.
Asset acquisitions that reduce competition.
Price discrimination.
55.    The purposes of employment law include all except   N/A
To protect workers' health and safety
To eliminate sexual harassment
To foster a workplace free from both discrimination and disruptive labor/management behaviors
To minimize affirmative action
56.    FICA contributions are used to pay for a fund maintained under the Americans with Disabilities Act. T F   N/A
TRUE
FALSE
57.    The primary purpose for enacting workers' compensation statutes was to   N/A
Eliminate all employer-employee negligence lawsuits.
Enable employees to recover for injuries regardless of negligence.
Prevent employee negligence suits against third parties.
Allow employees to recover additional compensation for employer negligence.
58.    Workers' compensation laws provide for all of the following benefits except   N/A
Burial expenses.
Full pay during disability.
The cost of prosthetic devices.
Monthly payments to surviving dependent children.
59.    Which of the following statements is correct regarding the scope and provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)?   N/A
OSHA requires employers to provide employees a workplace free from risk.
OSHA prohibits an employer from discharging an employee for revealing OSHA violations.
OSHA may inspect a workplace at any time regardless of employer objection.
OSHA preempts state regulation of workplace safety.
60.    Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, a covered entity is prohibited from engaging in employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex. The practices subject to the act include   N/A
Any term, condition, or privilege of employment.
Hiring and discharge by the employer but not classified advertising by an employment agency.
Compensation and fringe benefits but not retirement plans.
Job taking, classifications, and assignments but not union discrimination.


Chapter 2 - Crimes And Torts



Chapter 3 - Contracts And Offer



Chapter 4 - Consideration



Chapter 5 - Performance And Remedies



Chapter 6 - Agency



Chapter 7 - Partnerships



Chapter 8 - Incorporation



Chapter 9 - Real Property



Chapter 10 - Product Liability


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