Business Law Final Exam

What is a tort?

• a criminal act
• a set of laws
• a civil wrong
• none of these

When does a tort occur?

• when a person is injured
• when property is damaged
• when a person's reputation is harmed
• all of these

Which of the following is NOT an element needed to prove negligence?

• duty
• damages
  
• intent
• causation

The standard of care used in negligence is based on what a reasonably competent person, in the same position and having the same knowledge, would do in that person’s position.

• true

• false

If you drive a car, you are expected to follow the rules of the road and not injure others?  This represents a

• proximate cause
• duty of care
• negligent obligation
• none of the above

A law is considered _______ when it conflicts with a constitution.

• Valid

• Criminal

• Unconstitutional

• Constitutional

Private wrongs against people or organizations are called _________

• Crimes

• Torts

• Ordinances

• None of the above

Who determines the outcomes of US District court cases?

• jury

• witnesses

• both jury and witnesses

• none of the above

Number of judges on US Supreme Court

• 8

• 9

• 10

• none of the above

Who is the head of the federal judiciary branch of government?

• the President of the US

• US Supreme Court

• US Congress

• Chief Justice