Sophia Business Law Unit 1 Milestone 1 Study
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In which scenario does the court act properly in applying the law?
An Indiana court hears a case related
to an auto accident that happened in
the state between residents of Ohio
and Illinois. When
trying the case, the Indiana state court judge
considers the laws of Indiana, since
that's where the accident occurred.
A Montana state court refuses to hear
a civil lawsuit with a false
imprisonment claim, because the
complaint references both Montana
law and federal law.
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, When a landlord tries to file a
complaint against a tenant in
Oregon after he loses in a
Washington state court, the Oregon state
court allows the second case to
proceed.
When a waitress in Virginia sues her
employer over unsafe working
conditions, the state court judge
applies the laws of Virginia, even
though federal regulations governing
workplace safety are more stringent
than those of the state.
RATIONALE
The Indiana court properly determined the law of Indiana applied
because that is where the accident occurred.
CONCEPT
The Courts and the Legal Process
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Which statement accurately characterizes the constitutional relationship
between the states and the federal government?
The U.S. Constitution gives the federal
government jurisdiction over any areas
that state constitutions do
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State laws must always be respected
by the U.S. Congress.
State laws cannot conflict with federal
laws or with the U.S.
Constitution.
not expressly reserve to themselves.
The U.S. Constitution protects
individual rights, whereas state
constitutions do not.
RATIONALE
The U.S. Constitution, considered to be the supreme law of the land,
provides that state laws cannot conflict with federal laws or with the
U.S. constitution, limiting what laws states can pass.
CONCEPT
U.S. Constitution as a Source of Law
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A corporation that manufactures home security systems has been doing
well for several years, selling 30% more of such systems than its
competitors. Unfortunately, a company sales representative brings it to
the attention of upper management that sales teams have been lying to
potential customers about the shortcomings of competitors’ products.
The corporation fires the members of the dishonest sales teams after an
Questions And Answers Rated A+
, SUNIT 1
— MILESTONE 1
RETAKE
21/23 that's 91%
1
In which scenario does the court act properly in applying the law?
An Indiana court hears a case related
to an auto accident that happened in
the state between residents of Ohio
and Illinois. When
trying the case, the Indiana state court judge
considers the laws of Indiana, since
that's where the accident occurred.
A Montana state court refuses to hear
a civil lawsuit with a false
imprisonment claim, because the
complaint references both Montana
law and federal law.
lOMoAR cPSD| 7670600
, When a landlord tries to file a
complaint against a tenant in
Oregon after he loses in a
Washington state court, the Oregon state
court allows the second case to
proceed.
When a waitress in Virginia sues her
employer over unsafe working
conditions, the state court judge
applies the laws of Virginia, even
though federal regulations governing
workplace safety are more stringent
than those of the state.
RATIONALE
The Indiana court properly determined the law of Indiana applied
because that is where the accident occurred.
CONCEPT
The Courts and the Legal Process
Report an issue with this question
2
Which statement accurately characterizes the constitutional relationship
between the states and the federal government?
The U.S. Constitution gives the federal
government jurisdiction over any areas
that state constitutions do
, lOMoAR cPSD| 7670600
State laws must always be respected
by the U.S. Congress.
State laws cannot conflict with federal
laws or with the U.S.
Constitution.
not expressly reserve to themselves.
The U.S. Constitution protects
individual rights, whereas state
constitutions do not.
RATIONALE
The U.S. Constitution, considered to be the supreme law of the land,
provides that state laws cannot conflict with federal laws or with the
U.S. constitution, limiting what laws states can pass.
CONCEPT
U.S. Constitution as a Source of Law
Report an issue with this question
3
A corporation that manufactures home security systems has been doing
well for several years, selling 30% more of such systems than its
competitors. Unfortunately, a company sales representative brings it to
the attention of upper management that sales teams have been lying to
potential customers about the shortcomings of competitors’ products.
The corporation fires the members of the dishonest sales teams after an
