Question 1

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The stability and predictability of the law are essential to business activities.

True

False

Question 2

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The courts, in interpreting statutory law, may rely on sources outside of the statute (such as past precedent) as a guide to what the legislature intended.

True

False

Question 3

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Consider the following facts:  As a judge, Baxter applies common law rules. These rules develop from:

D​ecisions of the courts in legal disputes

​Regulations issued by administrative agencies

Statutes enacted by Congress and the state legislatures

Uniform laws created by legal scholars

None of the above

Question 4

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Consider the following facts:  The North Carolina state legislature enacts a law that violates the U.S. Constitution. This law can be enforced by​:

No one

The federal government only

The state of North Carolina only

The United States Supreme Court only

Individual business owners

Question 5

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Consider the following facts:  Martin Luther King, Jr. played a singular role in the most significant social movement in the history of the United States—the Civil Rights Movement.  King has been chronicled in books and movies, and is featured on mementoes, some of which are offered for sale by PriceMart Corp. Under the principles discussed in “A Sample Court Case,” Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self-Development v. Target Corp.” (pp. 21-23 of the textbook), PriceMart’s sale of these items most likely:

Constitutes misappropriation

Implies something false about King’s legacy

Is a qualified privilege to communicate on matters of public interest

Violates the common law right of publicity

All of the above

Question 6

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A business firm may have to comply with the laws of any jurisdiction in which it actively targets customers.​

True

False

Question 7

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To have standing to sue, a party must be “standing” in the geographical jurisdiction of the court in which a suit is filed.​

True

False

Question 8

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Consider the following facts:  Marty files a suit against Norah, Inc. in a state court over an employment contract.  The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court.  After the highest state court’s review of Marty v. Norah, a party can appeal the decision to the United States Supreme Court:

If Marty wants to challenge the result

If a federal question is involved

If a question of state law remains

Under no circumstances

If the amount in controversy exceeded $75,000

Question 9

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Consider the following facts:  SPF Sunscreen Corporation and Taylor agree to resolve their dispute through arbitration. The arbitrator’s decision is called​:

A conclusion of law

A finding of fact

An administrative ruling

A verdict

An award

Question 10

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Consider the following facts:  Daniel files a lawsuit against Ava, alleging that she failed to pay him for two months’ labor at her Choice Cheese Factory.  Ava denies the charge and claims that Daniel breached their contract to produce a certain quantity of cheeses and owes Ava damages for the breach.  Ava’s claim is a:

Counterpoint

Cross-complaint

Impleader

Qui tam proceeding

Counterclaim

Question 11

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Constance Bagley, in her article “What’s Law Got to Do With It?” suggests that business people should view law purely as a constraint and focus on compliance.

True

False