AND ANSWERS
Employees and independent contractors are treated the same under the law. True or False -
ANS False
Employment is very similar to a contractual relationship. True or False - ANS True
Laissez-faire is a socio-economic theory which advocates maximum government control of
business. True or False - ANS False
Among the specific goals of the Noble Order of the Knights of Labor were elimination of child
labor, equal pay for equal work, and ___ . - ANS an eight hour day
The purpose of picketing is to ___ a labor dispute - ANS advertise
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) passed in 1990 - ANS Requires organizations with
15 or more employees to provide reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities.
Under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which of the following forms of discrimination is not
prohibited? - ANS Age
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) entitles eligible employees to - ANS up to 12 weeks of
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, The state of Texas has placed caps on noneconomic damages in medical malpractice causes of
action. This type of limitation on damages is
a. a protected interest.
b. always a violation of a state constitution.
c. an example of tort reform.
d. a violation of the U.S. Constitution. - ANS c. an example of tort reform.
Mel sent Jasper an e-mail message telling Jasper that his wife had been killed in a car accident,
and Mel knew this was untrue. Jasper may be able to sue Mel for
a. libel.
b. violations of the First Amendment.
c. infliction of emotional distress.
d. battery. - ANS c. infliction of emotional distress.
Ethan is larger and stronger than Nate. Ethan threatens to beat Nate, punches Nate in the face,
and knocks out Nate's tooth. Nate may bring a lawsuit against Ethan
a. for assault only.
b. for battery only.
c. for assault and battery.
d. only if Nate can prove Ethan's motive. - ANS c. for assault and battery.
Stephanie stands in front of her home with a bullhorn shouting that her new neighbor, Kyle, has
just been released from prison for child molestation. Stephanie knows this statement is false.
Under what legal theory may Kyle recover damages from Stephanie?
a. Appropriation
b. Libel
c. Slander per se
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d. Fraud - ANS c. Slander per se
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, Mark is a famous syndicated radio personality for TalkRadio. He has a distinctive voice and
manner of speaking. MoreTalk hires Gordon, who sounds nearly identical to Mark, to host a
competing show. MoreTalk encourages Gordon to imitate Mark as closely as possible while on
the air. MoreTalk is most likely to be liable for
a. defamation.
b. appropriation.
c. conversion.
d. wrongful interference with a business relationship. - ANS b. appropriation.
Adam sells audio and video equipment. He tells a customer, Abbey, "This MP3 player is the best
one ever made." Adam's statement is:
a. Appropriation
b. Puffery
c. Fraudulent misrepresentation
d. Fact - ANS b. Puffery
The members of the City High soccer team have been training with Hanson, a personal trainer
who charges by the hour, for several years. Bob, the soccer coach, tells the team members that
they must now train with Martin, not Hanson, or they will be kicked off the team. All of
Hanson's clients immediately stop training with Hanson. Bob is most likely to have committed
a. wrongful interference with a business relationship.
b. slander.
c. no tort.
d. conversion. - ANS a. wrongful interference with a business relationship.
Doug obtains permission to be on Nathan's land for one day to hold a four-wheeling event.
Doug's truck breaks down, and instead of removing it, he leaves it on Nathan's property for
several days after the event. Doug has most likely committed
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a. trespass to personal property.
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