BLAW Exam Test Questions with
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Why would U.S. courts, which are generally predisposed to favor business activity, often place
the burden of tort law upon a business defendant? - Answer Because the business and only
the business can reduce future injuries
In a strict liability crime, mens rea, or a guilty mind, is not required. Businesses may be liable for
criminal punishment in "regulatory crimes" such as health and safety regulations,
environmental pollution, or taxation. - Answer True
Which would not be an example of a crime in which the person who commits the crime does
not intend to commit a crime, or might not even know about the crime: - Answer Murder
Careful Carissa is singing the Karen Carpenter hit Close to You as she drives down First Avenue.
She is driving under the speed limit, with both hands on the wheel. She is hitting the high notes
in the song, shouting "Waa, ah ah ah ah...close to you..." when she is struck from the side by a
large truck driven by an extremely inebriated ex-felon.
Under which of the following tort laws is Carissa likely barred from recovery? - Answer
Contributory negligence, if it is shown that her singing is even 1% responsible for the accident
Aggressive Andy, angry that Sneaky Sam had stolen his idea and was about to present it to the
boss, decides to take action. Andy grabs the report from Sam, not touching Sam but causing a
definite jerking of arms.
Sam, upset, takes a ruler and tries to hit Andy, but misses.
Andy then tells Sam that unless he agrees not to steal his idea, Andy will not let him out of the
cubicle area.
Afterward, Sam is seen joking with friends about having stolen your idea.
Which torts might have occurred? - Answer Assault, battery, false imprisonment, and possibly
conversion
There is an absolute right to be left alone. - Answer False
, The Model Penal Code has, through legislation in individual states, modified common law
crimes into a more standardized, simplified statutory approach. - Answer True
Mens rea is the act that leads to criminal liability. - Answer False
Peaceful Pauline spends her life savings (and then some!) on building an artists' retreat, with a
mission to expand art education to the people of the world, to make them more gentle and
caring through art.
Pauline, annoyed at continued burglary of her literally hand-built retreat, sets up a 12-gauge
shotgun to protect her property (and her precious artwork!) during the off-season. The shotgun
is set to fire when a trip-wire is triggered at the entrance.
Evil Elizabeth, seeking artwork for her downtown loft, breaks into Pauline's building, and is
immediately rendered devoid of life by the shotgun, aimed expertly at burglars' abdomens.
Neither Pauline nor anyone else was in the building (as it was off-season).
Pauline is charged with Elizabeth's murder, with a lesser charge of negligent homicide.
If Pauline claims the defense of defense of dwelling, she will not be liable for a crime. - Answer
False
If a jurisdiction has enacted a "stand your ground" law, the victim of a crime may claim a
defense of self-defense even if they could have retreated. - Answer True
In contract law, the legal tests of "offer," "acceptance," and "consideration" are fairly easy to
satisfy. - Answer True
Which of the following is not an example of "trade dress"? - Answer The technology behind
your product: Glarf
Covenants not to compete in employment are unenforceable. - Answer False
Which of the following rights under copyright law refers to the right to sell, rent, lease, lend, or
give away copies of the work: - Answer Distribution rights
Real property is land and anything affixed thereto. - Answer True
Quality Verified Answers 2026 Edition.
Why would U.S. courts, which are generally predisposed to favor business activity, often place
the burden of tort law upon a business defendant? - Answer Because the business and only
the business can reduce future injuries
In a strict liability crime, mens rea, or a guilty mind, is not required. Businesses may be liable for
criminal punishment in "regulatory crimes" such as health and safety regulations,
environmental pollution, or taxation. - Answer True
Which would not be an example of a crime in which the person who commits the crime does
not intend to commit a crime, or might not even know about the crime: - Answer Murder
Careful Carissa is singing the Karen Carpenter hit Close to You as she drives down First Avenue.
She is driving under the speed limit, with both hands on the wheel. She is hitting the high notes
in the song, shouting "Waa, ah ah ah ah...close to you..." when she is struck from the side by a
large truck driven by an extremely inebriated ex-felon.
Under which of the following tort laws is Carissa likely barred from recovery? - Answer
Contributory negligence, if it is shown that her singing is even 1% responsible for the accident
Aggressive Andy, angry that Sneaky Sam had stolen his idea and was about to present it to the
boss, decides to take action. Andy grabs the report from Sam, not touching Sam but causing a
definite jerking of arms.
Sam, upset, takes a ruler and tries to hit Andy, but misses.
Andy then tells Sam that unless he agrees not to steal his idea, Andy will not let him out of the
cubicle area.
Afterward, Sam is seen joking with friends about having stolen your idea.
Which torts might have occurred? - Answer Assault, battery, false imprisonment, and possibly
conversion
There is an absolute right to be left alone. - Answer False
, The Model Penal Code has, through legislation in individual states, modified common law
crimes into a more standardized, simplified statutory approach. - Answer True
Mens rea is the act that leads to criminal liability. - Answer False
Peaceful Pauline spends her life savings (and then some!) on building an artists' retreat, with a
mission to expand art education to the people of the world, to make them more gentle and
caring through art.
Pauline, annoyed at continued burglary of her literally hand-built retreat, sets up a 12-gauge
shotgun to protect her property (and her precious artwork!) during the off-season. The shotgun
is set to fire when a trip-wire is triggered at the entrance.
Evil Elizabeth, seeking artwork for her downtown loft, breaks into Pauline's building, and is
immediately rendered devoid of life by the shotgun, aimed expertly at burglars' abdomens.
Neither Pauline nor anyone else was in the building (as it was off-season).
Pauline is charged with Elizabeth's murder, with a lesser charge of negligent homicide.
If Pauline claims the defense of defense of dwelling, she will not be liable for a crime. - Answer
False
If a jurisdiction has enacted a "stand your ground" law, the victim of a crime may claim a
defense of self-defense even if they could have retreated. - Answer True
In contract law, the legal tests of "offer," "acceptance," and "consideration" are fairly easy to
satisfy. - Answer True
Which of the following is not an example of "trade dress"? - Answer The technology behind
your product: Glarf
Covenants not to compete in employment are unenforceable. - Answer False
Which of the following rights under copyright law refers to the right to sell, rent, lease, lend, or
give away copies of the work: - Answer Distribution rights
Real property is land and anything affixed thereto. - Answer True
