LEGAL AND BUSINESS TERMINOLOGY

Question 1

Statutes are laws \_\_\_
1. Known as common law
2. Made by judges
3. Passed by cities
4. Passed by legislature
1

Answer 1

Passed by legislature

Question 2

Normally, courts of appeal do not have \_\_\_.
1. Criminal jurisdiction
2. Original jurisdiction
3. Criminal law enforcement authority
4. Authority to hear misdemeanors 
2

Answer 2

Original jurisdiction

Question 3

Statues and subsequent regulations are collected in \_\_\_.
1. The Code
2. Constitutional amendments
3. The Federal Requirements
4. Law Books
3

Answer 3

The Code

Question 4

Generally, the lowest level of the court system is the \_\_\_ court.
1. Circuit
2. Criminal
3. Civil
4. Magistrate's
4

Answer 4

Magistrate’s

Question 5

To set a person or corporation free of accusations is to \_\_\_.
1. Enjoin
2. Acquit
3. Consent
4. Motion
5

Answer 5

Acquit

Question 6

A statement in writing given under oath before a notary public is an \_\_\_.
1. Affidavit
2. Affirmation
3. Appeal
4. Appearance
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Answer 6

Affidavit

Question 7

The coming into court of a person being summoned to do so is a/an \_\_\_.
1. Appeal
2. Discovery
3. Appearance
4. Injunction
7

Answer 7

Appearance

Question 8

An impartial person chosen by the parties to an argument who agree to abide by her decision is a/an \_\_\_.
1. Arbitrator
2. Adjudicator
3. Civil judge
4. Attorney at law
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Answer 8

Arbitrator

Question 9

A Latin phrase meaning to stand by earlier court decisions is \_\_\_.
1. Stare decisis
2. Res judicata
3. Res ipsa loquitur
4. Respondeat superior
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Answer 9

Stare decisis

Question 10

A verdict, given by a jury at the direction of a judge is a/an \_\_\_.
1. Directed verdict
2. Dismissal
3. Indictment
4. Injunction
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Answer 10

Directed verdict

Question 11

An application to the court asking for an action favorable to one's side is \_\_\_.
1. A witnessing
2. A motion
3. An application to the court
4. A plea bargain
11

Answer 11

A motion

Question 12

When the employee is acting within the control or scope of the employer, the employer is responsible for the acts of the employee under the concept of \_\_\_.
1. Contractor-employee relations
2. Strict liability
3. A subcontractor relationship
4. Borrowed servant
12

Answer 12

Strict liability

Question 13

A written publication that exposes someone to public scorn, hatred, contempt or ridicule is \_\_\_.
1. Libel
2. Slander
3. An aggrieved parte
4. An assault
13

Answer 13

Libel

Question 14

An early step in a criminal procedure during which the defendant is formally charged with an offense is a/an \_\_\_.
1. Discovery
2. Arraignment
3. Adjudication
4. Action
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Answer 14

Arraignment

Question 15

Conduct giving rise to a cause for legal action is \_\_\_.
1. Actionable
2. An adjudication
3. An appeal
4. An indictment
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Answer 15

Actionable

Question 16

When parties to a lawsuit who are dissatisfied with the court's decision ask a higher court to review the decision, it is known as a/an \_\_\_.
1. Appeal
2. Arbitration
3. Responeat superior
4. Stare decisis
16

Answer 16

Appeal

Question 17

A district attorney may bring assault charges for the purpose of \_\_\_.
1. Revenge
2. Punishment
3. Monetary award
4. Defamation
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Answer 17

Punishment

Question 18

Damages for proven losses are known as \_\_\_ damages.
1. Actual
2. Exemplary
3. Incidental
4. Punitive
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Answer 18

Actual

Question 19

A fee paid in advance to an attorney for services on a case is known as a \_\_\_.
1.Lien
2. Prepayment
3. Retainer
4. Reward
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Answer 19

Retainer

Question 20

A concept in torts used as a defense by the defendant against the plaintiff is an assumption of \_\_\_.
1. Risk
2. Innocence
3. Guilt
4. Fraud
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Answer 20

Risk

Question 21

Consent given after full information regarding the matter has been provided is known as \_\_\_ consent.
1. Informed
2. Individual
3. Intended
4. Personal
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Answer 21

Informed

Question 22

Spoken statements leading to actual damages implying crime, unchastity, or relating to a person's profession or business is known as \_\_\_.
1. Libel
2. Slander
3. Exemplary damages 
4. Consequential damages
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Answer 22

Slander

Question 23

A reckless disregard for human life, a state of mind that accompanies a wrongful act in which the resulting harm was intended, is known as \_\_\_.
1. Malice
2. Comparative negligence
3. A heinous act
4. Contempt
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Answer 23

Malice

Question 24

A public official, either elected or appointed, who conducts cases against persons accused of crimes is known as a \_\_\_.
1. Lawyer
2. Prosecutor
3. Judge
4. Bailiff
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Answer 24

Prosecutor

Question 25

A written order from a judge permitting certain law enforcement officers to look for certain things or persons is a \_\_\_. 
1. Retainer
2. Search certificate
3. Search and rescue
4. Search warrant
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Answer 25

Search warrant

Question 26

A person who gives evidence before a court and swears that testimony is true is a ___.

1. Clerk of court
2. Bailiff
3. Sheriff
4. Witness

Answer 26

Witness

Question 27

A \_\_\_ exists when a legal duty is owed another, that duty is breached, and harm results.
1. Tort
2. Lien
3. Deposition
4. Warrant
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Answer 27

Tort

Question 28

A written order from a judge having authority in that jurisdiction for the arrest of a person is known as a \_\_\_.
1. Tort
2. Summons
3. Warrant
4. Directed verdict
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Answer 28

Warrant

Question 29

Concept, in both civil and criminal law, that the employer is responsible without the employee having to show employer fault, and normally applying to an ultra hazardous situations is \_\_\_.
1. Scope of employment
2. Respondeat superior
3. Contractor
4. Strict liability
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Answer 29

Strict liability

Question 30

The range of employee activities held by the courts to be the legal responsibility of the employer, essentially any act performed in the process of carrying out one's duties, is know as \_\_\_.
1. Scope of employment
2. Range of job activities
3. Employee job assignments
4. Zone of employment
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Answer 30

Scope of employment

Question 31

Laws that generally establish employer responsibility without regard to fault or negligence for employees illness or injuries that arise out of performance of the job are know as \_\_\_.
1. Worker's Compensation Act
2. Employer's Liability Act
3. Worker Insurance Program
4. Worker Protection Act
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Answer 31

Worker’s Compensation Act

Question 32

Statutes in various states setting forth the extent to which employers are liable in regard to their employees are \_\_\_.
1. Employer's Liability Acts
2. Borrowed Servant Acts
3. Contractor Acts
4. Employee's Rights Laws
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Answer 32

Employer’s Liability Acts