BUS 115-CHAPTER 1-3 QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
A student argues that she should be allowed to take a scheduled test late because she
worked all day before the exam in order to save money for a summer vacation. If the
instructor refuses to allow her to take the exam late, the instructor is most
demonstrating the character trait of ____. - ANSWER Fairness
Gregory is discussing social contract theory with his classmates. He argues that for the
social contract to work, people must adhere to its rules, and those who do not must be
punished. If this were not the case, the social contract would "disintegrate" and people
would have to fend for themselves. Gregory is describing ___________. - ANSWER a
state of nature
Generally, a person who follows the intent of the law is more concerned with which of
the following? - ANSWER the spirit of the law
This term refers to the money recovered by the plaintiff for the injury or loss caused by
the defendant. - ANSWER damages
The process of relying on previously recorded legal decisions under common law is
called? - ANSWER stare decisis
Federal district courts have subject matter jurisdiction over cases that pertain to a
federal question. A federal question could involve which of the following? - ANSWER All
of the above
According to which ethical theory is the "right action" the action that creates the most
happiness for the most people? - ANSWER utilitarianism
Who typically conducts "direct examination"? - ANSWER the plaintiff
The U.S. federal government's power to regulate business activity that affects interstate
commerce, even if that activity takes place solely within the borders of a single state, is
supported by which if the following? - ANSWER The Commerce Clause and the
Supreme Court case Heart of Atlanta Hotel. v. United States
Corporations are "legal persons" created under the authority of federal and state
statutes. Which of the following is NOT true about corporations? - ANSWER
corporations cannot be sued in civil court
Which of the following types of law is made by a legislature? - ANSWER statues
ANSWERS
A student argues that she should be allowed to take a scheduled test late because she
worked all day before the exam in order to save money for a summer vacation. If the
instructor refuses to allow her to take the exam late, the instructor is most
demonstrating the character trait of ____. - ANSWER Fairness
Gregory is discussing social contract theory with his classmates. He argues that for the
social contract to work, people must adhere to its rules, and those who do not must be
punished. If this were not the case, the social contract would "disintegrate" and people
would have to fend for themselves. Gregory is describing ___________. - ANSWER a
state of nature
Generally, a person who follows the intent of the law is more concerned with which of
the following? - ANSWER the spirit of the law
This term refers to the money recovered by the plaintiff for the injury or loss caused by
the defendant. - ANSWER damages
The process of relying on previously recorded legal decisions under common law is
called? - ANSWER stare decisis
Federal district courts have subject matter jurisdiction over cases that pertain to a
federal question. A federal question could involve which of the following? - ANSWER All
of the above
According to which ethical theory is the "right action" the action that creates the most
happiness for the most people? - ANSWER utilitarianism
Who typically conducts "direct examination"? - ANSWER the plaintiff
The U.S. federal government's power to regulate business activity that affects interstate
commerce, even if that activity takes place solely within the borders of a single state, is
supported by which if the following? - ANSWER The Commerce Clause and the
Supreme Court case Heart of Atlanta Hotel. v. United States
Corporations are "legal persons" created under the authority of federal and state
statutes. Which of the following is NOT true about corporations? - ANSWER
corporations cannot be sued in civil court
Which of the following types of law is made by a legislature? - ANSWER statues
