BUL Exam1 Questions and Answers
Stare decisis translates as - Answer-stand by the decision
legislation passed by congress and signed into law by the president is classified as a(n) _______ -
Answer-statute
the trend is for more and more states to adopt uniform laws governing - Answer-criminal law
Bill sued Ted for libel over statements Ted published in the company newsletter. A jury heard the case
and found that no libel had occurred because the statements were true. Bill is very unhappy with this
decision, but cannot sue Ted again over these statements because of the doctrine of - Answer-res
judicata
which of the following are legal protections available to a business that allow a business to capitalize on
firms intellectual property: (select all the answer options that are correct) - Answer-patents
trademark
copyrights
Anne, a resident of New York, is suing Bill, also a resident of New York, in a contract dispute that is
governed by New York state law. This controversy would be classified as an ______ case. - Answer-
intrastate
, Tort law is a subset of private law that seeks to compensate the injured party for the loss caused by the
actions of another. - Answer-true
it is a violation of the separation of powers doctrine for State A to adopt a law identical to one adopted
by State B - Answer-false
religious beliefs ___ form the basis for the religious foundation theory of rights/duties ethical systems -
Answer-common to many religions
One who is concerned with the impact of economics on the law likely is a follower of the ____ school of
jurisprudence. - Answer-law and economics
according to the self-interest theory, "good" decisions benefit the individual making the decision -
Answer-true
XYZ Corp. is losing market share to NewCo. XYZ has approached legal counsel to find out if it can illegally
bring a meritless lawsuit to delay NewCo.'s growth and potentially shut them down. which of the
following best characterizes this scenario - Answer-the lawsuit would be neither legally nor ethically
justified
Torts-WV Motor corporation's engineers knowingly falsified federally mandated crash test results to
introduce a vehicle that is low-cost and fast to market. which of the following is true with respect the
engineer's actions: (select all the answer options that are correct) - Answer-they are exposed to criminal
liability
they behaved unethically
they are exposed to civil tort liability ??
there actions are not illegal unless someone is injured??
Stare decisis translates as - Answer-stand by the decision
legislation passed by congress and signed into law by the president is classified as a(n) _______ -
Answer-statute
the trend is for more and more states to adopt uniform laws governing - Answer-criminal law
Bill sued Ted for libel over statements Ted published in the company newsletter. A jury heard the case
and found that no libel had occurred because the statements were true. Bill is very unhappy with this
decision, but cannot sue Ted again over these statements because of the doctrine of - Answer-res
judicata
which of the following are legal protections available to a business that allow a business to capitalize on
firms intellectual property: (select all the answer options that are correct) - Answer-patents
trademark
copyrights
Anne, a resident of New York, is suing Bill, also a resident of New York, in a contract dispute that is
governed by New York state law. This controversy would be classified as an ______ case. - Answer-
intrastate
, Tort law is a subset of private law that seeks to compensate the injured party for the loss caused by the
actions of another. - Answer-true
it is a violation of the separation of powers doctrine for State A to adopt a law identical to one adopted
by State B - Answer-false
religious beliefs ___ form the basis for the religious foundation theory of rights/duties ethical systems -
Answer-common to many religions
One who is concerned with the impact of economics on the law likely is a follower of the ____ school of
jurisprudence. - Answer-law and economics
according to the self-interest theory, "good" decisions benefit the individual making the decision -
Answer-true
XYZ Corp. is losing market share to NewCo. XYZ has approached legal counsel to find out if it can illegally
bring a meritless lawsuit to delay NewCo.'s growth and potentially shut them down. which of the
following best characterizes this scenario - Answer-the lawsuit would be neither legally nor ethically
justified
Torts-WV Motor corporation's engineers knowingly falsified federally mandated crash test results to
introduce a vehicle that is low-cost and fast to market. which of the following is true with respect the
engineer's actions: (select all the answer options that are correct) - Answer-they are exposed to criminal
liability
they behaved unethically
they are exposed to civil tort liability ??
there actions are not illegal unless someone is injured??
