BLAW Exam 1 - Practice Questions with Correct Answers

BLAW Exam 1 - Practice Questions with Correct Answers Congress can create a statute on any topic at all. - ANSWER-False The three branches of government in the United States are: - ANSWER-the executive, legislative, and judicial Under the natural law theory of jurisprudence, an unjust law is no law at all. - ANSWER-True Henry David Thoreau felt that war was unjust and therefore refused to pay his taxes when the United States declared war on Mexico. Thoreau felt that there was a higher law than the law of the land. Which theory of jurisprudence was he applying? - ANSWER-Natural Law In the case of Panavision Int'l v. Toeppen, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's decision. This means that the Ninth Circuit approved the district court's decision and upheld the outcome in the case. - ANSWER-True The doctrine of precedent requires: - ANSWER-judges to base rulings on previous cases. Which of the following played a role in the creation of the U.S. government by solving the problem of federalism? - ANSWER-The Iroquois Native Americans. ©EMILLECT 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 2/10 A rule that establishes maximum length of work shifts for air traffic controllers is an example of an administrative regulation. - ANSWER-True Common law is a body of cases decided by legislatures. - ANSWER-False Curtis filed a lawsuit against Ulhoff for failure to repay $1,000 according to the terms of a promissory note. The trial ended before it began, with the trial judge granting a motion for summary judgment in favor of Curtis. Ulhoff has appealed, and the Supreme Court of Iowa has remanded the case. This means: - ANSWER-We don't know who wins yet because the case is being returned to the trial court for additional steps. A company that engages in unethical behavior may suffer severe consequences. - ANSWER-True The Chief Executive Officer of Ticor, Inc. must decide about the disposal of toxic waste materials. Which of the following considerations should help the CEO reach an ethical business decision? - ANSWER- All of the above Utilitarian ethics holds that decisions should be made on the basis of practicality, and whatever action is most convenient should be favored. - ANSWER-False There are values, such as integrity, that are generally considered universal. - ANSWER-True In analyzing a situation to determin how to act ethically, a business manager should: - ANSWER- Determine whether an alternative violates important values ©EMILLECT 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 3/10 Research has shown that the least important motivation for managers in behaving ethically is: - ANSWER-profitability Society is hurt when business managers behave ethically - ANSWER-False The behavior of top executives regarding ethical issues has little effect on the behavior of the employees of the organization. - ANSWER-False Why should ethics be a concern to business? - ANSWER-All of the above Paul decided he did not want the new jeans he had purchased from a large discount department store. He had worn them three times and decided he just did not like them. The jeans fit him fine and there is nothing wrong with them. He takes the jeans back to the store and, as is its policy, the store gave him a full refund of his money. Which statement is correct? - ANSWER-Paul's conduct was unethical. If Lorenzo is seeking an injunction against Brenda to prevent her from selling materials that infringe his copyright, he is entitled to a jury trial if the value of the materials is over $100. - ANSWER-False A judge can serve as both judge and a state court judge at the same time. - ANSWER-False When an appeal is filed with the U.S. Supreme Court, the Supreme Court: - ANSWER-has discretion as to which cases it hears The most accurate statement regarding appellate courts is: - ANSWER-a