Exam - 2

Question 1

Discuss a scenario using the overall rule of employment law

Answer 1

Employment is “at will” of both the employer and employee

Question 2

What does Title VII protect employees on?

Answer 2

Race, Sex, Religion

Question 3

Disparate Impact

Answer 3

Unintentional negative effect that comes from an intended neutral policy or rule
(height requirment on ride)

Question 4

Disparate Treatment

Answer 4

Discrimination that occurs when an individual is treated differenlty (Race)

Question 5

What is the difference between Disparate Treatment and Disparate Impact?

Answer 5

The difference lies in the intention of the behavior

Question 6

Discuss the date of a check

Answer 6

A check can not be cashed without the correct date

Question 7

Check pt.2

Answer 7

A check 90 days past due is considered as overdue

Question 8

Discuss the two numerical values on a check and which gets paid

Answer 8

A numerical value and written value are provided by the check-maker. If the two values are different, the written value is what gets paid.

Question 9

Four elements of a gift

Answer 9

*Donor’s Immediate intent to transfer
* Donor’s Delivery
* Donee’s acceptance
* No strings attached

Question 10

What is fee absolute simple?

Answer 10

Full interest is in land

Question 11

What is life estate and remainderman?

Answer 11

A life interest and the eventual fee simple owner. Upon death, a remainderman receives the estate

Question 12

What is partition action?

Answer 12

Ability to get court order on your interest in the land

Question 13

Who has the liability in a tenant area?

Answer 13

The landlord has liability in common areas, latent defects, and public use

Question 14

Discuss general rules and exceptions to the liability

Answer 14

The tenant throws a party which results in damage to the common areas.

Question 15

Explain UCC as it relates to contracts

Answer 15

Deals with:
* Merchants - routinely deal in this type of good
* Goods - $500 or over
* Signed by defendant (normally)
* Parties intend to contract

Question 16

Explain K=A+O+C

Answer 16

Contract = Offer+Acceptance+Consideration
The offer is the offeror or offeree. The acceptance comes from the offeree. The consideration in the items being exchanged (such as socks for a mug)

Question 17

What is Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)?

Answer 17

Governs transactions of goods and tangible objects,

Question 18

What is Common Law?

Answer 18

Governs transactions involving real estate, services, employment, insurance, and intangible assets

Question 19

Give two examples of capacity issues related to a valid contract

Answer 19

Being a minor and under the influence of substances

Question 20

Name two contracts that must be in writing

Answer 20

Land and agreement to repay a debt

Question 21

Is the international court of law/justice important?

Answer 21

No, it has only seen 200 international cases in 70 years

Question 22

Name and explain four choices related to international contracts

Answer 22

Choice of law: which nations law governs the contract
* Choice of forum: the location where the case will be heard
* Choice of language: the language of the contract
* Choice of currency: the currency the contract would be exchange

Question 23

Explain Cap and Trade

Answer 23

Government sets a limit (cap) on the total amount of pollution allowed, then issues permits (allowances) to companies that can be bought and sold

Question 24

Why did Trump refuse to join the Paris Accord?

Answer 24

It would undermine and disadvantage the US economy

Question 25

What event started the push for the clean environment?

Answer 25

The Cuyahoga River caught on fire in the 1970s

Question 26

Explain navigable waters and how agencies can go beyond their authority

Answer 26

Waters used for transport of foreign goods