Business Law FINAL Review

What is jurisdiction?

During a civil case, it is best to use an ADR due to the fact that

Harming someone’s reputation by SAYING false statements is known as slander

What is the key element to performing fraud?

A crime can violate both criminal and civil law

“Hand over the money or will kill you” said a robber. The victim was unharmed physically.

The thing of value promised in a contract is the:

Someone who voluntarily helps another person commit a crime is called a(n)

The components of a bill draft are the preamble, body, and enactment clause(s)

One of the elements that must be present for a person to be found guilty of a crime is mens rea

Interfering with a persons right to be left alone is under the tort of:

When the offeree and the offeror come to an agreement, they create a:

Which of the following categories is not a common basis for hate crimes?

The two general types of unintentional torts are:

A private wrong committed by one person against another is known as a:

A misdemeanor is a crime that is punishable by fines only.

The Plaintiff usually files a _________expressing the allegations of that mentioned person.

A person who is held responsible for the well being of others and knowingly does NOT do so

Law that states that adults who serve alcohol to minors will be held liable is called

The type of defense that states that you were tricked into committing a crime is called

A ___________________________ is someone who brings a case against another

Each state does not have a Supreme Court

If you are arrested, a police officer must read you Miranda rights

The two classifications of ADR’s are __________ and __________

In a defamation of character case, one of the four elements that must be proven is falseness.

Laws set in place that regulate the amount that you can charge interest

All of the following are types of invasion of privacy EXCEPT:

This occurs when a person knows and desires the consequences of their wrongdoing:

_____________ is an offense against society rather than an individual.

A major crime that is punishable by more than one year in jail or death is called

A personal crime is an offense against property

When you murder 3 or more people in separate incidents you are considered a/an

The major difference between libel and slander is that:

a person's character and how their actions are either "right" or "wrong" according to society

A person who commits a tort is known as a:

An owner of property did not directly cause harm to another, but the owner is still held liable

If you buy Skittles from a store and don't say a word, is this considered a contract?

In today’s society, executions are carried out in which way?

Money, promises not to sue, property and charitable pledges are all forms of:

A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful (i.e. La Cosa Nostra)

What are the two types of property?

Anything that interferes with the enjoyment of life or property is known as the tort of:

The main goal of the criminal justice system when it comes to minors is

An unintended accident that leads to injury, property damage or financial loss is known as a:

The plaintiff knew of the dangers involved. Having said that, the defendant may claim:

Concerned with public wrongs against individuals

_____________ are enforceable rules of conduct that govern our lives.

Offenses against society

Laws differ in other countries but are the same throughout the United States.

Laws protect ___________________

An example of a felony would be ______________