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A public utility commission sets rates that can be charged by various public utilities to prevent unfair pricing by regulated monopolies.These public utility commissions are examples of state administrative agencies.

A) True
B) False

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Patent owners are prohibited from selling or licensing their patent rights to others.

A) True
B) False

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A patent protects an inventor's right to a product or process.

A) True
B) False

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The Nike Swoosh and the Golden Arches of McDonald's are examples of a:


A) trademark.
B) submarine patent.
C) copyright.
D) commercially protected symbol.

E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

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The FTC has jurisdiction over false or misleading advertising.

A) True
B) False

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The intent of a patent is to:


A) increase competition in the marketplace.
B) reward innovation and hard work of inventors.
C) slow the growth of monopolies.
D) encourage copycat inventions.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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The executive branch of the government is responsible for overseeing the legal system.

A) True
B) False

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A check is an example of a negotiable instrument.

A) True
B) False

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The body of law created by court decisions rendered by judges is called __________ law.


A) precedent
B) statutory
C) common
D) tort

E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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A contract is a legally enforceable agreement between two or more parties.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following is true of a copyright?


A) It is a specific representation that buyers rely on regarding the goods they purchase.
B) It protects a creator's rights to materials such as books,paintings,and cartoons.
C) It is filed with the state legislature.
D) It is good for 20 years.

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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Congress is responsible for passing legislation that is enforced by the judiciary.

A) True
B) False

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The Nike Swoosh and the McDonald's Golden Arches are examples of corporate trademarks.

A) True
B) False

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Regulations covering sales,checks,bank deposits and bills of lading are contained in the Uniform Commercial Code.

A) True
B) False

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Public utility commissions are federal agencies.

A) True
B) False

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A patient injured through the negligence of a health care provider can be awarded compensation through the tort law system.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following established a government agency to enforce the laws regulating unfair competition?


A) Clayton Act
B) Sherman Act
C) Federal Trade Commission Act
D) Robinson-Patman Act

E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

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The Maricopa County Planning Commission is an example of a local administrative agency.It oversees land-use proposals and other long-range issues in Maricopa County,Arizon A.

A) True
B) False

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Under contract law,a 15-year-old may be a party to a contract.

A) True
B) False

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If I agree to sing at your wedding for free and then don't show up,you may sue me for breach of contract.

A) True
B) False

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