BUL 3310 Exam 1 FSU Bailey 2026
Questions and Answers
Tort law is a subset of private law that seeks to compensate the injured party for the
loss caused by the actions of another.
True
False - Correct answer-True
Res judicata is best defined as - Correct answer-A controversy that has been
litigated and forever settled between the parties
Today, scholars argue the role of the corporation is to maximize the return on
investment of shareholders.
True
False - Correct answer-False
Deductive reasoning requires one to ____. - Correct answer-use major and minor
premises to draw logical conclusions
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,It is the function of a grand jury to determine the guilt or innocence of a defendant
in a capital case.
True
False - Correct answer-False
Big Corporation (BC) is an American business incorporated in the State of
Delaware. Its principal place of business is in New Jersey. Franklin lives in New
York. For purposes of diversity of citizenship, Big Corporation is a citizen of -
Correct answer-Both Delaware and New Jersey
Sue failed to file an answer or respond in any way to a complaint and summons.
The court will enter a motion to dismiss against her.
True
False - Correct answer-False
The first of the pleadings in a civil case is filed by the plaintiff and contains the
allegations he is making against the defendant. This document is called
the_________. - Correct answer-Complaint
Most of the powers of the federal government enumerated in the Constitution are
powers shared with the states.
True
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,False - Correct answer-False
The powers of the federal government are limited to those enumerated in the
Constitution
True
False - Correct answer-True
Selling alcohol to a minor is an example of a strict liability crime.
True
False - Correct answer-True
For misdemeanors, the government brings charges against the accused in a
(n)__________. - Correct answer-Information
Bob's Beer and Booze Barn classfies a clerk as a "managerial assistant" and assigns
menial supervisory duties to this employee, that do not meet the department of
labor (DOL) standards, to avoid paying overtime wages. Bob "knows" the clerk
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, will not be aware that these new supervisory duties do not meet the requirements
of the DOL and does not expect the department of labor will look into the
classification if the clerk does not contest their status with the DOL. This practice
is: - Correct answer--Unethical and contrary to the spirit of the employment laws
-Unethical and contrary to the letter of the employment laws
Fat Frank's Pies falsified federally mandated tests on his "all natural no calorie"
"Fat Pies" to introduce a new type of weight-loss pie. Which of the following is
true with respect to his actions: - Correct answer-Fat Frank behaved unethically
Fat Frank can potentially face criminal liability for his actions.
Fat Frank can be sued in tort in civil court.
Gaggle Inc. decides to wrongly infringe on Chirp Chirp's patent and establish a
similar "knock-off" product because Chirp Chirp is just a small start-up company
and they lack the money to litigate in court with Gaggle, Inc.
Gaggle, Inc. is: - Correct answer-Unethically exploiting their power and size in the
marketplace.
Bob's Beer Barn and Booze is in a price war with Lucy Liquor's. Bob has talked to
his attorney to find out if he can illegally bring a meritless lawsuit against Lucy
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Questions and Answers
Tort law is a subset of private law that seeks to compensate the injured party for the
loss caused by the actions of another.
True
False - Correct answer-True
Res judicata is best defined as - Correct answer-A controversy that has been
litigated and forever settled between the parties
Today, scholars argue the role of the corporation is to maximize the return on
investment of shareholders.
True
False - Correct answer-False
Deductive reasoning requires one to ____. - Correct answer-use major and minor
premises to draw logical conclusions
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,It is the function of a grand jury to determine the guilt or innocence of a defendant
in a capital case.
True
False - Correct answer-False
Big Corporation (BC) is an American business incorporated in the State of
Delaware. Its principal place of business is in New Jersey. Franklin lives in New
York. For purposes of diversity of citizenship, Big Corporation is a citizen of -
Correct answer-Both Delaware and New Jersey
Sue failed to file an answer or respond in any way to a complaint and summons.
The court will enter a motion to dismiss against her.
True
False - Correct answer-False
The first of the pleadings in a civil case is filed by the plaintiff and contains the
allegations he is making against the defendant. This document is called
the_________. - Correct answer-Complaint
Most of the powers of the federal government enumerated in the Constitution are
powers shared with the states.
True
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,False - Correct answer-False
The powers of the federal government are limited to those enumerated in the
Constitution
True
False - Correct answer-True
Selling alcohol to a minor is an example of a strict liability crime.
True
False - Correct answer-True
For misdemeanors, the government brings charges against the accused in a
(n)__________. - Correct answer-Information
Bob's Beer and Booze Barn classfies a clerk as a "managerial assistant" and assigns
menial supervisory duties to this employee, that do not meet the department of
labor (DOL) standards, to avoid paying overtime wages. Bob "knows" the clerk
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, will not be aware that these new supervisory duties do not meet the requirements
of the DOL and does not expect the department of labor will look into the
classification if the clerk does not contest their status with the DOL. This practice
is: - Correct answer--Unethical and contrary to the spirit of the employment laws
-Unethical and contrary to the letter of the employment laws
Fat Frank's Pies falsified federally mandated tests on his "all natural no calorie"
"Fat Pies" to introduce a new type of weight-loss pie. Which of the following is
true with respect to his actions: - Correct answer-Fat Frank behaved unethically
Fat Frank can potentially face criminal liability for his actions.
Fat Frank can be sued in tort in civil court.
Gaggle Inc. decides to wrongly infringe on Chirp Chirp's patent and establish a
similar "knock-off" product because Chirp Chirp is just a small start-up company
and they lack the money to litigate in court with Gaggle, Inc.
Gaggle, Inc. is: - Correct answer-Unethically exploiting their power and size in the
marketplace.
Bob's Beer Barn and Booze is in a price war with Lucy Liquor's. Bob has talked to
his attorney to find out if he can illegally bring a meritless lawsuit against Lucy
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