Business Law Final Exam Questions and
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Our founders created federalism, which is a - ANSWER-a double-layered system of
government, with the national government and state governments each exercising
important but limited powers
Which of the following statements accurately defines civil law? - ANSWER-Civil law
regulates the rights and duties between parties
Roberto and Kayleigh are neighbors living in Clermont County, Ohio. Roberto builds a
fence on what he believes is the boundary of his property yet failed to have the property
surveyed first. Kayleigh believes the fence is on her property, and subsequently sues
Roberto, asking the court to require him to remove the fence. An earlier Ohio case held
that in all boundary disputes, no fence may be built until a property survey occurs or the
fence is subject to removal. The judge in Roberto and Kayleigh's case orders that the
fence be removed because a survey was not done. In this case, when the judge relies
on the prior case, the judge is engaging in - ANSWER-stare decisis
Jessica is required to go to court. The government prosecutes her case, and a district
attorney brings the case against her to trial. The injured party in Jessica's case is a
witness but does not prosecute her case. The government is seeking to imprison and
fine Jessica. Jessica's case is an example of - ANSWER-criminal law
Laws are found in different sources, which include - ANSWER-the U.S. Constitution,
statutes, the common law, and administrative law.
When the Food and Drug Administration prohibits a certain drug from being marketed in
the United States, this is - ANSWER-agency regulation
The law is involved in nearly every facet of our lives and has the qualities of being both -
ANSWER-intriguing and essential
Common law refers to - ANSWER-law made when judges decide cases and then follow
those decisions in later cases.
In the United States, the powers of government are divided between one national
government and 50 state governments. This type of system is called - ANSWER-
federalism
Roberto and Kayleigh are neighbors living in Clermont County, Ohio. Roberto builds a
fence on what he believes is the boundary of his property yet failed to have the property
surveyed first. Kayleigh believes the fence is on her property, and subsequently sues
Roberto, asking the court to require him to remove the fence. An earlier Ohio case held
, that in all boundary disputes, no fence may be built until a property survey occurs or the
fence is subject to removal. The judge in Roberto and Kayleigh's case orders that the
fence be removed because a survey was not done. In this case, when the judge relies
on the prior case, the judge is engaging in - ANSWER-stare decisis
Jessica is required to go to court. The government prosecutes her case, and a district
attorney brings the case against her to trial. The injured party in Jessica's case is a
witness but does not prosecute her case. The government is seeking to imprison and
fine Jessica. Jessica's case is an example of - ANSWER-criminal law
Laws are found in different sources, which include - ANSWER-the U.S. Constitution,
statutes, the common law, and administrative law.
The Kentucky court system has different levels: the district court, a trial court of limited
jurisdiction; the circuit court, a trial court of general jurisdiction; the Kentucky Court of
Appeals, an appellate court; and the Kentucky Supreme Court, the highest court in
Kentucky. The Kentucky Court of Appeals hears a case regarding preliminary breath
tests and decides that preliminary breath test results may be entered into evidence at
trial. This case is binding on - ANSWER-?
Desiree has an employment contract with Granite Rock Company that says she will not
take a position with a competitor for a period of six months upon leaving employment at
Granite Rock. After being with Granite Rock for a decade, Desiree receives a job offer
from a competitor of Granite Rock. Desiree resigns from Granite Rock and, within a
month, begins working for the competing company. Granite Rock sues Desiree. In this
case, the judge may - ANSWER-?? issue an injunction, which is a court order to prohibit
someone from doing something.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is concerned about the high levels of air
pollution in American cities. The EPA proposes a regulation that requires a city with a
population density of a specific size to reduce their air pollution by any means
necessary within 12 months. The city of Los Angeles does not believe this regulation
must be followed because it is not a law passed by a government. Is the city of Los
Angeles correct in its thinking? - ANSWER-??
If the title of an appellate court case appears as Jones v. Smith, - ANSWER-one cannot
determine which party is the plaintiff because when a defendant loses a trial and files an
appeal, some courts (but not all) reverse the names of the parties.
Hasbro, Inc., the trademark owner of "Candy Land," sought a court injunction to stop
Internet Entertainment Group, LTD from using the domain name, "candyland.com."
Internet Entertainment Group had established a sexually explicit site at the domain
name. This injunction would have to be issued by - ANSWER-a judge
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Our founders created federalism, which is a - ANSWER-a double-layered system of
government, with the national government and state governments each exercising
important but limited powers
Which of the following statements accurately defines civil law? - ANSWER-Civil law
regulates the rights and duties between parties
Roberto and Kayleigh are neighbors living in Clermont County, Ohio. Roberto builds a
fence on what he believes is the boundary of his property yet failed to have the property
surveyed first. Kayleigh believes the fence is on her property, and subsequently sues
Roberto, asking the court to require him to remove the fence. An earlier Ohio case held
that in all boundary disputes, no fence may be built until a property survey occurs or the
fence is subject to removal. The judge in Roberto and Kayleigh's case orders that the
fence be removed because a survey was not done. In this case, when the judge relies
on the prior case, the judge is engaging in - ANSWER-stare decisis
Jessica is required to go to court. The government prosecutes her case, and a district
attorney brings the case against her to trial. The injured party in Jessica's case is a
witness but does not prosecute her case. The government is seeking to imprison and
fine Jessica. Jessica's case is an example of - ANSWER-criminal law
Laws are found in different sources, which include - ANSWER-the U.S. Constitution,
statutes, the common law, and administrative law.
When the Food and Drug Administration prohibits a certain drug from being marketed in
the United States, this is - ANSWER-agency regulation
The law is involved in nearly every facet of our lives and has the qualities of being both -
ANSWER-intriguing and essential
Common law refers to - ANSWER-law made when judges decide cases and then follow
those decisions in later cases.
In the United States, the powers of government are divided between one national
government and 50 state governments. This type of system is called - ANSWER-
federalism
Roberto and Kayleigh are neighbors living in Clermont County, Ohio. Roberto builds a
fence on what he believes is the boundary of his property yet failed to have the property
surveyed first. Kayleigh believes the fence is on her property, and subsequently sues
Roberto, asking the court to require him to remove the fence. An earlier Ohio case held
, that in all boundary disputes, no fence may be built until a property survey occurs or the
fence is subject to removal. The judge in Roberto and Kayleigh's case orders that the
fence be removed because a survey was not done. In this case, when the judge relies
on the prior case, the judge is engaging in - ANSWER-stare decisis
Jessica is required to go to court. The government prosecutes her case, and a district
attorney brings the case against her to trial. The injured party in Jessica's case is a
witness but does not prosecute her case. The government is seeking to imprison and
fine Jessica. Jessica's case is an example of - ANSWER-criminal law
Laws are found in different sources, which include - ANSWER-the U.S. Constitution,
statutes, the common law, and administrative law.
The Kentucky court system has different levels: the district court, a trial court of limited
jurisdiction; the circuit court, a trial court of general jurisdiction; the Kentucky Court of
Appeals, an appellate court; and the Kentucky Supreme Court, the highest court in
Kentucky. The Kentucky Court of Appeals hears a case regarding preliminary breath
tests and decides that preliminary breath test results may be entered into evidence at
trial. This case is binding on - ANSWER-?
Desiree has an employment contract with Granite Rock Company that says she will not
take a position with a competitor for a period of six months upon leaving employment at
Granite Rock. After being with Granite Rock for a decade, Desiree receives a job offer
from a competitor of Granite Rock. Desiree resigns from Granite Rock and, within a
month, begins working for the competing company. Granite Rock sues Desiree. In this
case, the judge may - ANSWER-?? issue an injunction, which is a court order to prohibit
someone from doing something.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is concerned about the high levels of air
pollution in American cities. The EPA proposes a regulation that requires a city with a
population density of a specific size to reduce their air pollution by any means
necessary within 12 months. The city of Los Angeles does not believe this regulation
must be followed because it is not a law passed by a government. Is the city of Los
Angeles correct in its thinking? - ANSWER-??
If the title of an appellate court case appears as Jones v. Smith, - ANSWER-one cannot
determine which party is the plaintiff because when a defendant loses a trial and files an
appeal, some courts (but not all) reverse the names of the parties.
Hasbro, Inc., the trademark owner of "Candy Land," sought a court injunction to stop
Internet Entertainment Group, LTD from using the domain name, "candyland.com."
Internet Entertainment Group had established a sexually explicit site at the domain
name. This injunction would have to be issued by - ANSWER-a judge
