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WorksheetsIntro to Business Law - Semester Final (Version 2)
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 44mins
This law sets the federal minimum wage and requires overtime pay for most hourly workers.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
This type of worker is protected by minimum wage and overtime laws, unlike independent contractors.
An employee
A freelancer
A business partner
A volunteer
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a federal law that makes it illegal for employers to do what?
Discriminate in hiring or employment based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin
Require resumes from all applicants
Set a workplace dress code
Check references before hiring
This law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified workers with disabilities.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
This doctrine allows either the employer or employee to end employment at any time, for any legal reason, unless a contract says otherwise.
Employment at-will
Collective bargaining
Wrongful discharge
Whistleblower protection
This is a legally enforceable agreement between two or more parties.
A contract
A memo
An offer letter
An arbitration award
These are the three basic elements required for most valid contracts.
Offer, acceptance, and consideration
Offer, negotiation, and performance
Invitation, meeting, and payment
Acceptance, consent, and capacity
This is what each party gives up or promises in order to make a contract valid.
Consideration
Capacity
Consent
Covenant
This occurs when both parties clearly agree to the terms of a contract.
Acceptance
Offer
Revocation
Rescission
A voidable contract is not enforceable if one party lacks legal capacity. Which are reasons someone may lack legal capacity? (Select all that apply)
Being a minor
Being mentally impaired
Being intoxicated
Being a creditor
This type of property includes land and anything permanently attached to it.
Real property
Personal property
Intellectual property
Chattel
Cars, phones, and clothing are examples of this type of property.
Personal property
Real property
Intellectual property
Public domain
How long does a copyright last for?
The life of the copyright holder plus 70 years
20 years from filing
100 years from creation
Until registration expires
This refers to the government’s power to take private property for public use, even if the owner doesn’t want to sell, as long as they receive "just compensation."
Eminent domain
Adverse possession
Zoning
Condemnation without compensation
What are the three types of patents you can apply for?
Utility
Design
Plant
Trade Secret
This is the person who authorizes another to act on their behalf.
Principal
Agent
Beneficiary
Trustee
This is the person who acts on behalf of the principal.
An agent
A principal
A judge
A shareholder
This type of authority is clearly stated, either verbally or in writing.
Express authority
Implied authority
Apparent authority
Emergency authority
This type of relationship exists when one person is authorized to act on behalf of another.
Agency relationship
Partnership
Joint venture
Independent contractor arrangement
This type of authority is not expressly stated but is necessary for an agent to carry out their assigned duties.
Implied authority
Express authority
Apparent authority
Delegated authority
This is a crime that is less serious and usually punishable by fines or short jail sentences.
Misdemeanor
Felony
Infraction
Tort
This type of crime is more serious and often punishable by long prison sentences.
Felony
Misdemeanor
Civil offense
Regulatory violation
This constitutional protection prevents a person from being tried twice for the same crime.
Double jeopardy
Due process
Miranda rights
Habeas corpus
Lying under oath is called...
Perjury
Libel
Slander
Forgery
The doctrine that holds corporate officers responsible for employee crimes.
Vicarious criminal liability
Strict civil liability
Respondeat superior (civil)
Piercing the corporate veil
Which of these is a source of law?
Statutes
Invoices
Press releases
Company newsletters
This branch of government is responsible for making laws.
Legislative branch
Executive branch
Judicial branch
Administrative agencies
What is the minimum prison term for a felony?
Six months
One year
30 days
90 days
This federal agency protects consumers from unfair, deceptive, or misleading business practices.
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
This area of law focuses on protecting buyers from unsafe products, false advertising, and unfair business practices.
Consumer protection law
Corporate law
Real estate law
Tax law
This source of law comes from decisions made by judges in previous court cases and helps ensure similar cases are decided consistently.
Case law (common law)
Statutory law
Administrative regulations
Treaties
This law sets the federal minimum wage and requires overtime pay for most hourly workers.
National Labor Relations Act
Family and Medical Leave Act
Occupational Safety and Health Act
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
This type of worker is protected by minimum wage and overtime laws, unlike independent contractors.
A volunteer
A sole proprietor
A freelancer
An employee
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a federal law that makes it illegal for employers to do what?
Discriminate in hiring based on protected traits
Refuse to provide health insurance benefits
Ask for professional references at interviews
Require overtime during busy seasons
This law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified workers with disabilities.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Equal Pay Act of 1963
Fair Credit Reporting Act
Worker Adjustment Retraining Notification
This doctrine allows either the employer or employee to end employment at any time, for any legal reason, unless a contract says otherwise.
Constructive Discharge
Implied Covenant
Collective Bargaining
Employment At-Will
This is a legally enforceable agreement between two or more parties.
A corporate charter
A contract
A memorandum
A policy manual
What are the three basic elements required for most valid contracts?
Witness
Acceptance
Consideration
Offer
This is what each party gives up or promises in order to make a contract valid.
Indemnity
Delegation
Ratification
Consideration
This occurs when both parties clearly agree to the terms of a contract.
Rescission
Acceptance
Assignment
Novation
A voidable contract is not enforceable if one party lacks legal capacity. Which are reasons that someone might not have legal capacity? (Select all that apply)
Being intoxicated
Being mentally impaired
Being a non-US citizen
Being a minor
This type of property includes land and anything permanently attached to it.
Real property
Intangible property
Movable property
Intellectual property
Cars, phones, and clothing are examples of this type of property.
Fixture property
Joint tenancy
Public property
Personal property
How long does a copyright last for?
Life of the author plus seventy years
Twenty years from filing a patent
As long as the trademark is used
Ten years with one renewal term
This refers to the government’s power to take private property for public use, even if the owner doesn’t want to sell, as long as they receive just compensation.
Zoning variance
Adverse possession
Eminent domain
Escheat to state
What are the three types of patents you can apply for? (Select all that apply)
Plant
Utility
Design
Trade Secret
This is the person who authorizes another to act on their behalf.
Principal
Trustee
Creditor
Guarantor
This is the person who acts on behalf of the principal.
A landlord
A donee
A bailee
An agent
This type of relationship exists when one person is authorized to act on behalf of another.
Independent contract
Fiduciary trust
Agency relationship
Bailment relationship
This type of authority is not expressly stated but is necessary for an agent to carry out their assigned duties.
Reserved authority
Apparent authority
Delegated authority
Implied authority
This is a crime that is less serious and usually punishable by fines or short jail sentences.
Felony
Violation
Infraction
Misdemeanor
This type of crime is more serious and often punishable by long prison sentences.
Summary offense
Felony
Petty offense
Civil tort
This constitutional protection prevents a person from being tried twice for the same crime.
Double jeopardy
Equal protection
Due process
Habeas corpus
Lying under oath is called...
Contempt
Slander
Libel
Perjury
The doctrine that holds corporate officers responsible for employee crimes
Res judicata
Respondeat superior
Vicarious criminal liability
Strict product liability
Which is NOT a source of law?
Court Decisions
Administrative Rules
Statutes
Constitutions
Legal Treatises
This branch of government is responsible for making laws.
Judicial branch
Legislative branch
Executive branch
Administrative branch
What is the minimum prison term for a felony?
Two years
One month
Six months
One year
This federal agency protects consumers from unfair, deceptive, or misleading business practices.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
This area of law focuses on protecting buyers from unsafe products, false advertising, and unfair business practices.
Corporate governance law
Property law
Consumer protection law
Contract law
This source of law comes from decisions made by judges in previous court cases and helps ensure similar cases are decided consistently.
Statutory law
Administrative law
Constitutional law
Case law (common law)
What do you call the decision of a jury?
A group of jurors that decide whether someone is indicted (charged) is called a (a) jury.
Which rights are in the Fifth Amendment? (Select all that apply)
Due Process
Freedom of Religion
Remain Silent
Double Jeopardy
The Supreme Court of the United States is the final interpreter of the federal Constitution.
True
False
Civil laws are wrongs against _________, while criminal law are wrongs against ___________.
society, government
individuals, society
government, society
individuals, government
The Supreme Law
Constitutional Law
Statutory Law
Administrative Law
Common Law
Common Law is made by . . .
congress
senate
courts
elections
The power a principal explicitly gives an agent in words, orally or in writing, to act for the principal
express authority
implied authority
