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Mr. Null Business Law Unit 1
Mr. Null Business Law Unit 1
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1
Which of the following are one of the 4 types of law
Court Law
Civil Law
Administrative Law
Business Law
2
. Laws passed by a federal state legislature or a local city council are known as ethics
True
False
3
A person who lives by certain social values is said to be
Statute
Religious
Pretty
Ethical
4
The Department of Homeland Security helps to prevent terrorist attacks within the United States and reduce vulnerability
False
True
5
The tenth amendment of the Constitution acknowledges _______________ for all states to govern their people
Reserved powers
Sovereignty
Branches of government
Courts
6
13 federal courts of appeal. 12 are assigned to geographic areas of the United States. Where is the last one assigned
Supreme Court
Washington
Federal Circuit
Internationally
7
I threw a rock through the window of a store in downtown Cary. Which agency has jurisdiction to investigate this crime?
FBI
Homeland Security
Cary Police Department
SBI
8
What is the top law enforcement agency in North Carolina
SBI
Homeland Security
FBI
Highway Patrol
9
Most Court of Appeals cases are decided by a panel of three judges
False
True
10
Laws make people do what is right
False
True
11
The greatest good principle means making decisions that will affect the most people in a positive way
False
True
12
Administrative agencies get their laws from each state
False
True
13
Most Court of Appeals cases are decided by a panel of three judges
False
True
14
Law in the United States comes from constitutions, statutes, administrative agencies and court decisions
True
False
15
What is the lowest federal Court
Federal Superior Court
Federal Appellate Court
Federal District court
Magistrate’s Court
16
The greatest good principle means making decisions that will affect the most people in a positive way
True
False
17
What are the three main branches of government?
Judicial, Executive, and Presidential
Legislative, Judicial, and Executive
Judges, Presidents, and Police
Legislative, Executive, and Statutory
18
Brandon sues his employer for breaking his contract
Criminal Law
Common Law
Civil Law
Administrative Law
19
Which of the following is not a responsibility of the State Highway Patrol
Reduce collisions and make roads as safe as possible
Search vehicles suspected of transporting drugs or other illicit materials
Outsource workers to repair potholes and other damage to highway systems
Remove vehicles involved in accidents from the road
20
The initial pleading by which a lawsuit is begun
Defedent
Complaint
Complainant
Evidence
21
How does your ability to comply with laws and regulations relate to your career?
(Laying down the law notes review)
Your employer might expect you to break laws and regulations
You will not get a job unless you memorize all the local laws
You’ll naturally pick up on the laws related to your career without trying
Your career might involve some specific laws that you will have to learn
22
The _ is the person or entity against which the lawsuit is brought
Judge
Complainant
Plainiff
Defendant
23
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission investigates violations of the Civil Rights Act.
Criminal law
Common law
Civil law
Administrative law
24
This arraignment is also used to change or set any bail requirements.
Defendant
None of These
Arraignment initial hearing
closing arguments
25
A couple deciding to get a divorce is classified under Civil Law
True
False
26
A court decision that sets precedence is known as
Golden Rule
Administrative Law
Statutory Law
Case Law
27
In the Opening Statement, the defendant is brought before the judge to determine probable cause and bail requirements
False
True
28
A judge rules in favor of the plaintiff in a trademark violation case
Administrative law
Common law
Criminal law
Civil law
29
I send a threatening letter to a U.S. Supreme Court justice. Which agency would be responsible to provide protection
Homeland Security
FBI
DEA
U.S. Marshal
30
Which Step comes last in Criminal and Civil Trials
Jury Instructions
Closing Arguments
Testimony
Opening Statement
31
A grand Jury consists of 16 randomly selected jurors
False
True
32
Stare decisis is Latin for
Sixteen decided stairs
Stand at sixteen
Decide to stand
Let the decision stand
33
The NC supreme court is the state's highest court
False
True
34
A police officer searching your vehicle without probable cause or a warrant is a violation of which amendment?
5th
4th
6th
8th
35
The President and Vice President make up which branch of the goverment
Executive
Washington
Legislative
Judicial
36
The SBI is the division of the N.C. department of justices and assists local law enforcement with criminal investigation
True
False
37
U. S. Supreme Court decides which cases it will hear by a vote of 9 of its justices. Only 4 judges are needed to decide
True
False
38
Which branch of government determines whether or not laws are constitutional
Executive
Federal
Judicial
legislative
39
The Clean Air Act gives the EPAs the power to regulate greenhouse gasses. What kind of law is this?
Criminal law
Administrative law
Common law
Civil law
40
A court rules that a certain college admissions process is constitutional. What type of law is this?
Civil Law
Criminal Law
Common Law
Administrative Law
41
What are the principles by which a government operates called
Declaration
Constitution
Statutory law
Sovereignty
42
Which branch of government consists of the U. S. Senate and the U. S. House of Representatives?
Judicial
Statutory
Executive
Legislative
43
The FTC has authority over emails due to the CAN-SPAM Act
Common Law
Criminal Law
Civil Law
Administrative Law
44
The golden rule says that you should “Do unto others before they do unto you”.
False
True
45
The United States Marshal Service transports federal prisoners
True
False
46
Common law got its beginning from France in 1776
False
True
47
Brenda decides to look at the final consequences of each alternative before making her decision. Which theory is this
Consequential reasoning
The Greatest Good
Rule-based reasoning
Feelings and opinions
48
Which of the following is a possible non-legal consequence of breaking the law or its intention
Andering Law Enforcement
Losing Others Respect
Community Service
Paying Fine
49
When a judge makes a decision based on a prior higher court decision it is known as law of precedent
True
False
50
The court case,
Murphy v. State of North Carolina
, is heard by which branch of government:
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
Administrative
51
The golden rule says that you should ¨Do unto others before they do unto you¨.
True
False
52
After a terrorist bombing attack, which federal agency has jurisdiction to assist with clean up and recovery
Homeland security
U.S. Marshal
DEA
FBI
53
Which level of law has the highest authority in the United States?
Regulatory law
Federal law
Administrative law
Common law
54
Which agency is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment in the state courtrooms
FBI
Sheriff
Us Marshal
Homeland
55
Which of the following actions is most likely to lead to a serious legal penalty
Missing a couple of days of school due to a family vacation
Possession of legal medication without a prescription
Being noisy with your friends at an amusement park
Refusing to speak when a police officer questions you
56
The person or entity bringing or filing
Evidence
Civil Court
Federal District courts
Complainant (plaintiff)
57
The Federal Appeals Courts listens to original court testimony and evidence presentation?
False
True
58
What is the main instrument by which a government operates and guides its people
English Common Law
U.S Constitution
Golden Rule
Bill of Rights
59
The executive branch of the government consists of the president and vice president
False
True
60
The ______has been adopted by many organizations and religions because it is a logical rule based on the assumption that
Bill of Rights
Common Law
U.S. Constitution
Golden Rule
61
The tenth amendment of the Constitution acknowledges _______________ for all states to govern their people
Alternatives
ethical
Authority
Sovereignty
62
Fill in the blank,The response to a civil complaint is _________
Yell
Nothing
Boo
Answer
63
The House of Representatives is part of the judicial branch
False
True
64
A judge deciding a ruling based on past cases with similar circumstances is called what
Statutory law
Common law
English Common Law
Law of Precedent
65
Oleg, a Russian national, robbed West Side National Bank. Which federal agency has jurisdiction?
A. FBI
A. Homeland Security
U.S. Marshal
A. DEA
66
What legal concepts did the United States adopt when it gained independence
Natural laws
Napoleonic law
Roman civil law
english common law
67
The principles by which a government operates is a Declaration
True
False
68
When a writer believes that the copyright on his novel has been violated, he files a(n) __________ lawsuit.
Common Law
Criminal Law
Civil Law
Administrative Law
69
A judge rules in favor of the plaintiff in a trademark violation case
Administrative Law
Common Law
Criminal Law
Civil Law
70
Currently there are 95 U. S. District Courts
True
False