BUS-115 MODULE 2 CORRECT
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED A+)
Situational ethics can be described as which of the following? - ANSWER all of the
above
An equitable remedy may be all of the following except ____. - ANSWER money
Who typically conducts "direct examination"? - ANSWER the plaintiff
"Trigger-Happy Tom" shot wildly into a New Year's Eve crowd because he wanted to
see what it felt like to be a gunman. Unfortunately, a stray bullet hit "Victim Vernon".
Vernon may _____. - ANSWER both file criminal charges against Tom and sue Tom for
damages
Ms. Watson won a civil lawsuit against her co-worker for the intentional infliction of
emotional distress. She is seeking damages for pain and suffering. These damages are
called__________. - ANSWER non-economic damages
A credit card company has cheated 1 million cardholders out of fifty cents each.
Marlene, one of the defrauded cardholders, wants to sue the credit card company but
cannot find an attorney to take her fifty-cent case. Marlene might ____. - ANSWER
bring a class action suit
The federal court system includes: - ANSWER Answers 1 & 2 only
After losing money due to an accounting firm's errors, a branch of the Baptist Church
sues to regain the money. If the attorney for the accounting firm is concerned about
members of the Baptist Church being on the jury, the attorney should ask concerning
church membership ____. - ANSWER during voir dire
Watson is charged with a crime. The government must prove Watson's guilt ____. -
ANSWER beyond a reasonable doubt
George, a physician's assistant, learns that a patient is being treated for hepatitis.
George tells the patient's friends so that they may send get well cards. George has
____. - ANSWER committed invasion of privacy
Gordon Maness graded his plow along his neighbor's driveway, ruining the driveway.
They both live in Candor, NC. The neighbor wants Gordan to pay the $1,500.00 cost of
paving the driveway, but Gordon says, "no...sue me!". The neighbor says, "not a
problem". The only problem is that the neighbor does not know in which court he should
file his lawsuit. Where should he file? - ANSWER small claims court
, Joe, without permission, took a flat screen TV from the clubhouse of the apartment
complex where he lived and put it in his apartment. Joe has committed _____. -
ANSWER larceny
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
"Unstable Annie" has been accused of committing a crime. Her attorney, "Concerned
Clarence" is concerned because he is not sure that she understands the nature of the
proceedings against her. What else must "Concerned Clarence" show the court in order
for the court to determine that "Unstable Annie" is not competent to stand trial? -
ANSWER she is not able to participate in her defense
The law is comprised of rules of conduct established by a government to
maintain______. - ANSWER all of the above are correct
The function of the judiciary (or the courts) is to _________. - ANSWER interpret the
law
To establish a claim for negligence, causation must be proved. The plaintiff must prove
actual cause (or cause in fact) and_______. - ANSWER proximate cause
You hired "Mr. Money", a certified public accountant to manage the finances of your
company. On the way to the bank to deposit money from your business, he is involved
in an accident. He was at fault. You received a notice that you are being sued. What is
the legal basis upon which you are likely being sued? - ANSWER Respondeat Superior
"Blow Them Up" Blasting company was working on a project near Raleigh. As a result
of its blasting, several houses suffered structural damage. The blasting company will
liable pursuant to law of ____________________. - ANSWER strict liability
To present a viable claim of self-defense, which of the elements must be proven? -
ANSWER all of the above
This term refers to the formal court proceeding during which the defendant, after
hearing the indictment or information read, pleads either guilty or not guilty. - ANSWER
arraignment
Tort law differs from criminal law in that tort law ____. - ANSWER compensates the
injured party's loss
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", anarchy
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED A+)
Situational ethics can be described as which of the following? - ANSWER all of the
above
An equitable remedy may be all of the following except ____. - ANSWER money
Who typically conducts "direct examination"? - ANSWER the plaintiff
"Trigger-Happy Tom" shot wildly into a New Year's Eve crowd because he wanted to
see what it felt like to be a gunman. Unfortunately, a stray bullet hit "Victim Vernon".
Vernon may _____. - ANSWER both file criminal charges against Tom and sue Tom for
damages
Ms. Watson won a civil lawsuit against her co-worker for the intentional infliction of
emotional distress. She is seeking damages for pain and suffering. These damages are
called__________. - ANSWER non-economic damages
A credit card company has cheated 1 million cardholders out of fifty cents each.
Marlene, one of the defrauded cardholders, wants to sue the credit card company but
cannot find an attorney to take her fifty-cent case. Marlene might ____. - ANSWER
bring a class action suit
The federal court system includes: - ANSWER Answers 1 & 2 only
After losing money due to an accounting firm's errors, a branch of the Baptist Church
sues to regain the money. If the attorney for the accounting firm is concerned about
members of the Baptist Church being on the jury, the attorney should ask concerning
church membership ____. - ANSWER during voir dire
Watson is charged with a crime. The government must prove Watson's guilt ____. -
ANSWER beyond a reasonable doubt
George, a physician's assistant, learns that a patient is being treated for hepatitis.
George tells the patient's friends so that they may send get well cards. George has
____. - ANSWER committed invasion of privacy
Gordon Maness graded his plow along his neighbor's driveway, ruining the driveway.
They both live in Candor, NC. The neighbor wants Gordan to pay the $1,500.00 cost of
paving the driveway, but Gordon says, "no...sue me!". The neighbor says, "not a
problem". The only problem is that the neighbor does not know in which court he should
file his lawsuit. Where should he file? - ANSWER small claims court
, Joe, without permission, took a flat screen TV from the clubhouse of the apartment
complex where he lived and put it in his apartment. Joe has committed _____. -
ANSWER larceny
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
"Unstable Annie" has been accused of committing a crime. Her attorney, "Concerned
Clarence" is concerned because he is not sure that she understands the nature of the
proceedings against her. What else must "Concerned Clarence" show the court in order
for the court to determine that "Unstable Annie" is not competent to stand trial? -
ANSWER she is not able to participate in her defense
The law is comprised of rules of conduct established by a government to
maintain______. - ANSWER all of the above are correct
The function of the judiciary (or the courts) is to _________. - ANSWER interpret the
law
To establish a claim for negligence, causation must be proved. The plaintiff must prove
actual cause (or cause in fact) and_______. - ANSWER proximate cause
You hired "Mr. Money", a certified public accountant to manage the finances of your
company. On the way to the bank to deposit money from your business, he is involved
in an accident. He was at fault. You received a notice that you are being sued. What is
the legal basis upon which you are likely being sued? - ANSWER Respondeat Superior
"Blow Them Up" Blasting company was working on a project near Raleigh. As a result
of its blasting, several houses suffered structural damage. The blasting company will
liable pursuant to law of ____________________. - ANSWER strict liability
To present a viable claim of self-defense, which of the elements must be proven? -
ANSWER all of the above
This term refers to the formal court proceeding during which the defendant, after
hearing the indictment or information read, pleads either guilty or not guilty. - ANSWER
arraignment
Tort law differs from criminal law in that tort law ____. - ANSWER compensates the
injured party's loss
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", anarchy
