BusLaw 1.01

What legal concepts did the United States adopt when it gained independence?

• A. English common law

• B. Napoleanic law

• C. Natural laws

• D. Roman civil law

Emily and Tommy work at Ace’s Pizza. Company policy states that petty cash is reserved for small immediate needs for the business. Violation of company policy is grounds for termination. Emily needs to pick up a dress from the dry cleaners using her credit card. The dry cleaners only takes cash payments. Emily decides to borrow “$10” from the cash register at Ace’s Pizza to pay the bill at the dry cleaners. What basic ethical principle should Emily use to make a decision?

• A. Consequential reasoning

• B. Rule-based reasoning

• D. The greatest good

Mark is arrested after the authorities discovered the plane he flew from Nicaragua to Miami contained 75 pounds of cocaine. Which federal agency has jurisdiction?

• A. FBI

• B. U.S. Marshall

• C. DEA

• D. Homeland Security

Brenda decides to look at the final consequences of each alternative before making her decision. Which theory is she using? A. Consequential reasoning B. Feelings and opinions C. Rule-based reasoning D. The greatest good

• A. Consequential reasoning

• B. Feelings and opinions

• C. Rule-based reasoning

• D. The greatest good

The court case, Murphy v. State of North Carolina, is heard by which branch of government? A. Administrative B. Executive C. Judicial D. Legislative

• A. Administrative

• B. Executive

• C. Judicial

• D. Legislative

Congressman Smith of South Dakota is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. The position of representative is a part of which branch of government?

• A. Administrative

• B. Executive

• C. Judicial

• D. Legislative

A North Carolina state government employee is accused of embezzling money from the state. Which law enforcement agency would have jurisdiction for this investigation? A. NC SBI B. NC Highway Patrol C. FBI D. Local police

• A. NC SBI

• B. NC Highway Patrol

• C. FBI

• D. Local police

Medical researchers testing animals understand that they are helping thousands of people by harming a few animals. Which theory are they using?

• A. Consequential Reasoning

• B. Feelings and opinions

• C. The Golden Rule

• D. The Greatest Good

Oleg, a Russian national, robbed West Side National Bank. Which federal agency has jurisdiction for apprehension of this federal fugitive?

• A. FBI

• B. U.S. Marshall

• C. DEA

• D. Homeland Security

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has passed a new rule as an administrative agency. Who will review the final decision by the EPA? A. Congress B. Courts C. Governor D. President

• A. Congress

• B. Courts

• C. Governor

• D. President