1) The form of alternative dispute resolution wherein the parties hire someone to review the evidence and make a decision that is binding upon the parties is calledA. negotiationB. settlement conferenceC. conciliationD. arbitration2) The Federal Trade Commission is an example ofA. a federal agency created by the federal governmentB. a corporation subsidized by the federal governmentC. a branch of the U.S. Supreme CourtD. a temporary commission created by executive order that has become permanent3) A corporation is considered a citizen of what state?A. The state where the majority of the employees liveB. It is not a citizen because it is a businessC. The state where it filed its Articles of IncorporationD. The state where the president of the corporation lives4) The Federal False Claims Act is also known asA. the Sarbanes-Oxley ActB. the Whistleblower StatuteC. the Statute of FraudsD. the Statute of Limitations5) Utilitarianism is a moral theory, which statesA. ethics requires a decision-maker to take actions which result in the greatest good to societyB. ethics requires following the Golden Rule (do unto others as you would have them do unto you)C. ethics requires actions which use the most efficient toolsD. ethics requires acting according to the Bible or some outside source6) Which of the following statements is true?A. If something is legal, it is always ethical.B. Practices that are legal in the United States are legal everywhere in the world.C. Practices that are ethical in the United States are considered ethical everywhere else in the world.D. A course of action can be legal but not ethical.7) If a defendant files a motion for summary judgment in a civil case, what is the defendant saying?A. That the plaintiff’s claims are falseB. That the court has no jurisdiction to decide the caseC. That the case is ready to go to the juryD. That even if what the plaintiff says is true, there is no basis for judgment against the defendant8) A defendant fails to answer a civil lawsuit, what is likely to happen?A. A court will contact the defendant and ask him to answer the lawsuit.B. The court will grant a default judgment against the defendant.C. The case will be appealed before the court makes a ruling.D. The court will order that the defendant go to jail until he or she agrees to answer.9) The legal authority of a court to make orders that are binding upon the parties is calledA. in rem jurisdictionB. personal jurisdictionC. quasi in rem jurisdictionD. enumerated jurisdiction10) Harry Hoosier, an Indiana resident, drives his family to Florida for spring vacation. When he is at a red light, Freddie Floridian, a Florida resident, is unable to stop in time and his vehicle impacts Harry’s car from the rear. No one is hurt and Harry’s vehicle suffers approximately $10,000 in damages. Which is correct?A. Harry can sue Freddie in federal court in Florida but not in Indiana.B. Harry can sue Freddie in state court in Florida or Indiana.C. Harry can sue Freddie in state court but not federal court in Florida but not in Indiana.D. Harry can sue Freddie in state court but not federal court in Florida or Indiana.11) Monica owed Bob $500 for a business investment, which was more than a year overdue. Bob got drunk at a party and told everyone that Monica had owed him $500 for over a year. Can Monica recover from Bob for defamation?A. Yes, because Bob abused his conditional privilege.B. No, because Bob was telling the truth.C. Yes, because Bob communicated the statement to third persons.D. No, because Bob had been drinking.12) What is the definition of a tort?A. Any violation of an ethical dutyB. Any crime or misdemeanorC. Any action done in violation of a prior agreement, which allows the victim to recover damagesD. Any civil wrong that allows the injured person to recover damages13) Pete and Vicky make the following agreement: Pete promises he will go into a store, buy something for $5, and pay for it with a $100 bill on which he has written “Happy Birthday Vicky!” Vicky promises that after Pete collects his change and leaves the store, she will go into the same store, buy something that costs $5, and pay with a $10 bill. When the clerk attempts to give her change for $10, Vicky will claim that the $100 bill that is in the cash register was money she just received for her birthday, and will demand change from a $100 bill. Then Pete and Vicky will split the extra money they think Vicky will receive in change. Is this a valid contract?A. This is a valid contract. There was a promise in exchange for a promise, and both parties got what they wanted.B. This is a void contract, because the parties agreed to commit fraud.C. This is a voidable contract because Vicky can change her mind.D. This is not an enforceable contract because the agreement is not in writing.
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Thank you for your questions. I will do my best to assist.1) The form of alternative dispute resolution wherein the parties hire someone to review the evidence and make a decision that is binding upon the parties is calledA. negotiationB. settlement conferenceC. conciliationD. arbitration2) The Federal Trade Commission is an example ofA. a federal agency created by the federal governmentB. a corporation subsidized by the federal governmentC. a branch of the U.S. Supreme CourtD. a temporary commission created by executive order that has become permanent3) A corporation is considered a citizen of what state?A. The state where the majority of the employees liveB. It is not a citizen because it is a businessC. The state where it filed its Articles of IncorporationD. The state where the president of the corporation lives4) The Federal False Claims Act is also known asA. the Sarbanes-Oxley ActB. the Whistleblower StatuteC. the Statute of FraudsD. the Statute of Limitations5) Utilitarianism is a moral theory, which statesA. ethics requires a decision-maker to take actions which result in the greatest good to societyB. ethics requires following the Golden Rule (do unto others as you would have them do unto you)C. ethics requires actions which use the most efficient toolsD. ethics requires acting according to the Bible or some outside source6) Which of the following statements is true?A. If something is legal, it is always ethical.B. Practices that are legal in the United States are legal everywhere in the world.C. Practices that are ethical in the United States are considered ethical everywhere else in the world.D. A course of action can be legal but not ethical.7) If a defendant files a motion for summary judgment in a civil case, what is the defendant saying?A. That the plaintiff’s claims are falseB. That the court has no jurisdiction to decide the caseC. That the case is ready to go to the juryD. That even if what the plaintiff says is true, there is no basis for judgment against the defendant8) A defendant fails to answer a civil lawsuit, what is likely to happen?A. A court will contact the defendant and ask him to answer the lawsuit.B. The court will grant a default judgment against the defendant.C. The case will be appealed before the court makes a ruling.D. The court will order that the defendant go to jail until he or she agrees to answer.9) The legal authority of a court to make orders that are binding upon the parties is calledA. in rem jurisdictionB. personal jurisdictionC. quasi in rem jurisdictionD. enumerated jurisdiction10) Harry Hoosier, an Indiana resident, drives his family to Florida for spring vacation. When he is at a red light, Freddie Floridian, a Florida resident, is unable to stop in time and his vehicle impacts Harry’s car from the rear. No one is hurt and Harry’s vehicle suffers approximately $10,000 in damages. Which is correct?A. Harry can sue Freddie in federal court in Florida but not in Indiana.B. Harry can sue Freddie in state court in Florida or Indiana.C. Harry can sue Freddie in state court but not federal court in Florida but not in Indiana.D. Harry can sue Freddie in state court but not federal court in Florida or Indiana.11) Monica owed Bob $500 for a business investment, which was more than a year overdue. Bob got drunk at a party and told everyone that Monica had owed him $500 for over a year. Can Monica recover from Bob for defamation?A. Yes, because Bob abused his conditional privilege.B. No, because Bob was telling the truth.C. Yes, because Bob communicated the statement to third persons.D. No, because Bob had been drinking.12) What is the definition of a tort?A. Any violation of an ethical dutyB. Any crime or misdemeanorC. Any action done in violation of a prior agreement, which allows the victim to recover damagesD. Any civil wrong that allows the injured person to recover damages13) Pete and Vicky make the following agreement: Pete promises he will go into a store, buy something for $5, and pay for it with a $100 bill on which he has written “Happy Birthday Vicky!” Vicky promises that after Pete collects his change and leaves the store, she will go into the same store, buy something that costs $5, and pay with a $10 bill. When the clerk attempts to give her change for $10, Vicky will claim that the $100 bill that is in the cash register was money she just received for her birthday, and will demand change from a $100 bill. Then Pete and Vicky will split the extra money they think Vicky will receive in change. Is this a valid contract?A. This is a valid contract. There was a promise in exchange for a promise, and both parties got what they wanted.B. This is a void contract, because the parties agreed to commit fraud.C. This is a voidable contract because Vicky can change her mind.D. This is not an enforceable contract because the agreement is not in writing. Good luck!Dimitry Esquire41086.2015606482
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