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Businesses today prefer to have the government set the standards for acceptable behavior.

A) True
B) False

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The two main purposes of taxes are:


A) to raise money for taxpayers and to encourage foreign governments to behave in certain ways.
B) to raise money for government funding and to encourage or discourage certain taxpayer behaviors.
C) to encourage businesses to make a profit and encourage foreign governments to invest in the U.S.
D) to strengthen monetary and fiscal policies.

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

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__________ refers to rules,statutes,codes,and regulations established to provide a legal framework within which business may be conducted.


A) Common law
B) Statutory law
C) Bankruptcy law
D) Business law

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

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Explain the difference between statutory law,common law,and business law.

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Statutory law includes state and federal...

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Requiring that both parties are competent for a contract to be legal protects those who might be unable to protect themselves.

A) True
B) False

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Allison is concerned that she is not getting full disclosure of information from a mortgage broker who is hoping to refinance the mortgage on her house.Having recently studied business law,you suggest to Allison that she contact the ________________________ that was formed after the Dodd-Frank Wallstreet Reform and Consumer Protection Act became law.


A) Federal Trade Commission FTC)
B) Consumer Financial Protection Bureau CFPB)
C) Due Diligence Agency DDA)
D) Financial Fairness Consortium FFC)

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

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Which of the following do school districts utilize to generate needed funding?


A) sin tax
B) sales tax
C) property tax
D) income tax

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

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Submarine patents are primarily designed to generate large patent royalties for their owners.

A) True
B) False

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The Justice Department's antitrust division serves as a watchdog for violations of the Uniform Commercial Code.

A) True
B) False

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Describe bankruptcy and three sections of the Bankruptcy Code.

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Bankruptcy refers to the legal process b...

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Traditionally,taxes have been used as a source of funding for government operations and programs.

A) True
B) False

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The City of New Orleans filed suit against certain gun manufacturers for financial payments to cover the costs of police work and medical care as a result of gun violence.This suit was based on the legal principle of:


A) unintentional torts.
B) statutory consideration.
C) strict product liability.
D) common law.

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

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Under contract law,an agreement for the sale of goods worth $50 or more must be in writing.

A) True
B) False

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We count on companies to provide us with safe products,and to provide us with full disclosure if they are using potentially harmful chemicals in the production and distribution of their products.Under ______________,if in a court of law it is proven that a well-known fast food chain is using a potentially harmful chemical in the preparation of their French fries,the company is likely to be required to disclose information on this process to its customers.


A) strict product liability
B) patent infringement
C) statutory law
D) trademark law

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

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Compare and contrast the protection offered by patents,copyrights,and trademarks.

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Patents provide inventors exclusive righ...

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Which of the following was designed to simplify and standardize the laws affecting businesses involved in interstate trade?


A) common law
B) statutory law
C) the standardized commerce rules
D) the Uniform Commercial Code

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

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The Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2005 made it easier for individuals to eliminate most debts in a bankruptcy.

A) True
B) False

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James advertises in the newspaper to sell his used car for $6,000.Eric test drove the car and then offered James $5,400 for the car.In this case:


A) the two parties have created a legally enforceable contract.
B) Eric's offer represents an acceptance of the original terms.
C) there is no agreement and no contract.
D) there is no agreement,but there is a valid contract.

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

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A warranty guarantees that:


A) the seller will replace or repair the product at no charge if the customer finds a cheaper substitute.
B) the buyer has read and understood the information provided in the owner's manual.
C) consumers will have access to a customer complaint resolution hot line.
D) the product sold will be acceptable for the purpose for which the buyer intends to use it.

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

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Companies that produced lead-based paint 30 years ago are still subject to the strict product liability provisions of federal tort law.

A) True
B) False

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