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Unit 3: Business Law, Contracts, & Ethics

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a consequence of making choices?

a)

Choices have no impact.

b)

All choices have consequences.

c)

Only bad choices have consequences.

d)

Choices are always correct.

2.

How are some choices viewed in terms of morality?

a)

All choices are equally moral.

b)

Some choices are considered to be more morally correct than others.

c)

No choices are morally correct.

d)

Morality does not apply to choices.

3.

What is an important consideration when making choices in the workplace?

a)

Popularity

b)

Ethics

c)

Speed

d)

Profit

4.

What is a key aspect of ethical decision-making in business?

a)

Following trends

b)

Considering the impact on others

c)

Maximizing profits

d)

Speed of execution

5.

How are the choices discussed in the unit supposed to be applied?

a)

In legal studies

b)

In your life

c)

In historical contexts

d)

In scientific research

6.

What is the purpose of learning about ethical, unethical, and illegal choices?

a)

To improve artistic skills

b)

To apply them in daily life

c)

To memorize historical dates

d)

To learn new languages

7.

Which of the following actions shows a lack of good judgement?

a)

Asking for advice from a trusted adult when faced with a difficult decision.

b)

Considering how your actions will affect your future before making a decision.

c)

Following the crowd without thinking about what is right or wrong.

d)

Weighing the pros and cons of a situation before acting.

8.

What is a sole proprietorship?

a)

A sole proprietorship is a type of business structure where a single individual owns and operates the business.

b)

A sole proprietorship is a type of business structure where the business is owned by a corporation.

c)

A sole proprietorship is a type of business structure where multiple individuals own and operate the business.

d)

A sole proprietorship is a type of business structure where the business is owned by the government.

9.

Which type of business has unlimited liability for its owner?

a)

Limited liability company

b)

Partnership

c)

Sole proprietorship

d)

Corporation

10.

What is a partnership?

a)

A partnership is a business structure where two or more individuals or entities come together to carry out a business venture and share the profits and losses.

b)

A partnership is a business structure where two or more individuals or entities come together to carry out a business venture and share only the profits, not the losses.

c)

A partnership is a business structure where two or more individuals or entities come together to carry out a business venture and keep the profits and losses separate.

d)

A partnership is a business structure where only one individual or entity carries out a business venture and keeps all the profits and losses.

11.

In a limited liability company (LLC), who has limited liability?

a)

Owners or members

b)

Creditors

c)

Customers

d)

Employees

12.

What is a C-Corp?

a)

A C-Corp is a type of legal structure for a business entity that does not allow for the issuance of stock.

b)

A C-Corp is a type of legal structure for a business entity that offers unlimited liability to its shareholders.

c)

A C-Corp is a type of legal structure for a business entity that offers limited liability protection to its shareholders but does not allow for unlimited growth potential through the issuance of stock.

d)

A C-Corp is a type of legal structure for a business entity that offers limited liability protection to its shareholders and allows for unlimited growth potential through the issuance of stock.

13.

What are the advantages of a sole proprietorship?

a)

Shared control and decision-making power, complex tax filing, and extensive legal requirements.

b)

Limited liability, complex tax filing, and extensive legal requirements.

c)

Complete control and decision-making power, simplified tax filing, and minimal legal requirements.

d)

Limited liability, simplified tax filing, and extensive legal requirements.

14.

Which type of business is formed for charitable, educational, or religious purposes?

a)

Limited liability company

b)

Non-profit organization

c)

For-profit organization

d)

Government agency

15.

What are the characteristics of a limited liability company (LLC)?

a)

A limited liability company (LLC) is subject to double taxation.

b)

A limited liability company (LLC) does not offer limited liability protection.

c)

A limited liability company (LLC) has a rigid management structure.

d)

A limited liability company (LLC) combines pass-through taxation with limited liability and offers flexibility in management.

16.

What are the tax benefits of a non-profit organization?

a)

Exemption from federal payroll tax, exemption from state and local sales tax, and the ability to receive tax-deductible loans.

b)

Exemption from federal income tax, exemption from state and local property tax, and the ability to receive tax-deductible grants.

c)

Exemption from federal income tax, exemption from state and local sales tax, and the ability to receive tax-deductible donations.

d)

Exemption from federal payroll tax, exemption from state and local property tax, and the ability to receive tax-deductible loans.

17.

What type of business structure allows its members to be taxed similarly to a partnership while enjoying the benefits of limited liability?

a)

S Corporation

b)

C Corporation

c)

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

d)

General Partnership

18.

What is the primary advantage of franchising for the franchisee?

a)

Exclusive rights to the product

b)

Access to a proven business model

c)

Full autonomy in business decisions

d)

High investment returns guaranteed

19.

Which business entity is known for its flexibility in management and taxation while providing limited liability protection to its owners?

a)

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

b)

Partnership

c)

Sole Proprietorship

d)

Corporation

20.

Which type of business entity is owned and operated by a single person without any formalities or legal requirements?

a)

Sole Proprietorship

b)

Solo Company

c)

Single Enterprise

d)

Individual Business

21.

In a sole proprietorship, who is personally responsible for all debts and liabilities of the business?

a)

Owner

b)

Customers

c)

Manager

d)

Investors

22.

What type of business entity combines the limited liability feature of a corporation with the tax benefits of a partnership?

a)

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

b)

Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)

c)

Sole Proprietorship

d)

General Partnership

23.

Which business entity allows an individual or group to use the rights to a business name, logo, and products?

a)

Trademark

b)

Copyright

c)

Franchise

d)

Patent

24.
Which of the following is TRUE about civil law?
a)
the plaintiff is the state
b)
the defendant goes to jail if held liable
c)
damages are often in the form of money
d)
all of these are true
25.
What is meant by liability?
a)
the person held responsible for wrong
b)
the plaintiff's damages
c)
the judges finding
d)
the amount of money owed
26.
What is a tort?
a)
a criminal act
b)
a set of laws
c)
a civil wrong
d)
none of these
27.
What are damages?
a)
the harm done to a defendant
b)
the amount of money to compensate the court
c)
the amount of money awarded to plaintiff
d)
none of these
28.

True of False - Most lawsuits go to trial.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

The government uses _________________ to seize (take) private real property.

a)

eminent domain

b)

patents

c)

copyrights

d)

trademarks

30.

There are two kinds of personal property, tangible and _____________

a)

real

b)

land

c)

intangible

d)

intellectual

31.

Which of these would NOT be protected by Intellectual property laws?

a)

music

b)

art

c)

inventions

d)

logos

e)

land

32.

McDonalds, BMW, Nike and Snapchat logos are protected by what type of intellectual property protection?

a)

Patent

b)

Copyright

c)

Trademark

d)

Literature

33.

Which one is NOT one of the three types of corporations?

a)

Close Corporation

b)

C Corporation

c)

S Corporation

d)

T Corporation

34.

___________Contracts have terms that are explicitly expressed, either verbally or in writing.

a)

Express

b)

Implied In Fact

c)

Implied In Law

d)

Offered

35.

_____________ is something of value provided by both parties in a contract

a)

Consideration

b)

Legal Purpose

c)

Offer

d)

Writing Requirement

36.

The exclusive right granted to an inventor to manufacture, use, or sell an invention is a

a)

trademark

b)

trade secret

c)

copyright

d)

patent

37.

Original works are protected by

a)

patent

b)

copyrights

c)

contract

d)

trademark

38.

An ___________ is one in which some of the terms are not expressed in words.

a)

written contract

b)

oral contract

c)

verbal contract

d)

implied contract

39.

______________ protect the names and identifying marks of products and companies.

a)

Trade secrets

b)

Trademarks

c)

Patents

d)

Copyrights

40.

A cashier gives you more change then she should have. The ethical choice is to ____________.

a)

Spend the money right away

b)

Donate the money to a worthy cause

c)

Return the extra money

d)

Keep the money

41.

The exclusive right granted to an inventor to manufacture, use, or sell an invention is a(n)

a)

Patent

b)

Trade Secret

c)

Copyright

d)

Trademark

42.

The U. S. Supreme Court hears cases that involve ____________.

a)

Tort cases

b)

Civil cases

c)

Constitutional cases

d)

Criminal cases

43.

Laws issued by a government agency are ____________ laws.

a)

Administrative

b)

Custom

c)

Regulatory

d)

Statutory

44.

While a law is still in the legislature, it is called a ____________.

a)

Law

b)

Statute

c)

Bill

45.

The 6 elements of a valid contract are offer, acceptance,

a)

consideration, capacity, legality, and validity.

b)

consideration, capacity, implication, and validity.

c)

genuine agreement, consideration, capacity, and legality.

d)

genuine agreement, validity, capacity, and legality.

46.

A deliberate deception to secure unfair or unlawful gain is called

a)

misprepresentation.

b)

libel.

c)

unilateral mistake.

d)

fraud.

47.

Which of the following is NOT considered personal property?

a)

a house

b)

a mobile phone

c)

a trademark

d)

a ceiling fan

48.

Offer, acceptance and consideration are all parts of

a)

applications

b)

loans

c)

covers

d)

contract

49.

An oral contract is ______________________

a)

not enforceable

b)

not legal

c)

not for money

d)

legal

50.

An agreement between two parties that creates an obligation is a(n)

a)

purpose

b)

contract

c)

tort

d)

offer

51.

An ___________ is one in which some of the terms are not expressed in words.

a)

written contract

b)

oral contract

c)

verbal contract

d)

implied contract

52.

____________ of an offer is agreement to the terms of the offer.

a)

Consideration

b)

Acceptance

c)

Competency

d)

Offer

53.

Promise to do something in exchange for something in return, usually money, is a(n)

a)

consideration

b)

offer

c)

acceptance

d)

legal purpose

54.

___________Contracts have terms that are explicitly expressed, either verbally or in writing.

a)

Express

b)

Implied In Fact

c)

Implied In Law

d)

Offered

55.

LLC stands for?

a)

Least Limited Corporation

b)

Limited Liability Company

c)

Legal Liability Company

d)

Limited Legal Corporation