BUS 201 EXAM MIDTERM QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS
____ cannot deprive individuals of the freedoms protected by the Bill of Rights.
correct answer Federal and state gov.
A Legal Positivist would say that the law is one thing and morality is another, and
that we should obey even bad laws. correct answer True
A misdemeanor is a crime punishable by incarceration (going to jail) for up to:
correct answer One year
A person who commits a tort is known as: correct answer tortfeasor
A state statute enacted in 1776 provides that "any person who wears, on a public
street clothing that allows the wearer's ankles to be exposed to public view shall
be
guilty of a felony and shall be jailed for not less than 6 years." Although the
statute
has never been repealed by the state legislature, the statute has not been
enforced
in years. Adherents to which of the following schools of jurisprudence would
probably be the most likely to say that the statute needs to change to keep up
with changing
times? correct answer Sociological/historical jurisprudence
, According to Professor Jones-Rikkers, what are the elements of a binding
contract? correct answer Offer, acceptance, and consideration
All criminal cases arise from statutes. correct answer True
An "answer" can admit to allegations made in the complaint. correct answer True
An arbitrator can never render a legally binding decision. correct answer False
An executed contract is one that has been fully performed by the parties. correct
answer True
An offer to enter into a contract requires an objective manifestation of intent to
be bound by the terms of the offer. correct answer True
At a(n) ______, attorneys verbally examine a witness under oath with a court
reporter present. correct answer Deposition
Beth, a pedestrian is crossing a street outside of the crosswalk. Cal is driving his
car and hits Beth, causing her serious injuries. Cal claims that Beth was more
careless than he was because she was walking outside of the crosswalk. The
accident happened in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Under the applicable defense to
negligence Beth's recovery may be reduced: correct answer even if Beth was only
slightly at fault
Bette backs out of City Parking Lot, colliding with Jose's car. Jose may recover
$7,500 to cover the cost of the repairs if Bette failed to act as: correct answer an
ordinary reasonable person
ANSWERS
____ cannot deprive individuals of the freedoms protected by the Bill of Rights.
correct answer Federal and state gov.
A Legal Positivist would say that the law is one thing and morality is another, and
that we should obey even bad laws. correct answer True
A misdemeanor is a crime punishable by incarceration (going to jail) for up to:
correct answer One year
A person who commits a tort is known as: correct answer tortfeasor
A state statute enacted in 1776 provides that "any person who wears, on a public
street clothing that allows the wearer's ankles to be exposed to public view shall
be
guilty of a felony and shall be jailed for not less than 6 years." Although the
statute
has never been repealed by the state legislature, the statute has not been
enforced
in years. Adherents to which of the following schools of jurisprudence would
probably be the most likely to say that the statute needs to change to keep up
with changing
times? correct answer Sociological/historical jurisprudence
, According to Professor Jones-Rikkers, what are the elements of a binding
contract? correct answer Offer, acceptance, and consideration
All criminal cases arise from statutes. correct answer True
An "answer" can admit to allegations made in the complaint. correct answer True
An arbitrator can never render a legally binding decision. correct answer False
An executed contract is one that has been fully performed by the parties. correct
answer True
An offer to enter into a contract requires an objective manifestation of intent to
be bound by the terms of the offer. correct answer True
At a(n) ______, attorneys verbally examine a witness under oath with a court
reporter present. correct answer Deposition
Beth, a pedestrian is crossing a street outside of the crosswalk. Cal is driving his
car and hits Beth, causing her serious injuries. Cal claims that Beth was more
careless than he was because she was walking outside of the crosswalk. The
accident happened in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Under the applicable defense to
negligence Beth's recovery may be reduced: correct answer even if Beth was only
slightly at fault
Bette backs out of City Parking Lot, colliding with Jose's car. Jose may recover
$7,500 to cover the cost of the repairs if Bette failed to act as: correct answer an
ordinary reasonable person
