221 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 221
RICO act
An order which legally prevents something
A federal law that requires agencies to send rules to congress for review 60 days before
they take effect
A U.S. law that provides extended penalties for criminal acts performed as part of an
ongoing criminal organization.
the fundamental law of a particular level of gov't that establishes the governmental
structure and allocates power among levels
Definition 2 of 221
duty of care and duty of loyalty
Creditor Claims
Procedural Rules
Duty Of Loyalty
Fiduciary Duties
Definition 3 of 221
a nontrespassory interference with another's use and enjoyment of land
negligence
nuisance
disparagement
duress
,Term 4 of 221
complaint
the highest federal court in the United States
the power of a court to hear a particular type of case
sworn testimony recorded and transcribed by a court reporter
a formal notice that a lawsuit is being brought
Term 5 of 221
questions of fact
a question about the truth or falsity of an assertion
is any type of property other than an interest in land
a witness testifying in a court or legislature may never be sued for defamation
corporations have fiduciary duty to all of their stakeholders, not just their stockholders
Definition 6 of 221
Quantifies in monetary terms and then compares the direct and indirect costs and benefits of
program alternatives for meeting a specified objective
intrusion
cost-benefit analysis
conversion
stare decisis
,Definition 7 of 221
would we be comfortable if our actions were broadcast on television?
public disclosure test
television test
universalization test
malicious prosecution
Term 8 of 221
congressional review act
a federal law that requires agencies to send rules to Congress for review 6 days before they
take effect
a federal law that requires agencies to send rules to Congress for review 60 days before
they take effect
a federal law that requires agencies to send rules to Congress for review 30 days before
they take effect
a federal law that requires agencies to send rules to Congress for review 61 days before
they take effect
Definition 9 of 221
A constitutional amendment designed to protect the rights of persons accused of crimes,
including protection against double jeopardy, self-incrimination, and punishment without due
process of law.
Fourth Amendment
Arraignment
Sixth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
, Definition 10 of 221
agencies have been accorded great, subject to constitutional limitations, to compel the disclosure
of information
rulemaking
enforcement
jurisdiction
adjudication
Term 11 of 221
informal rulemaking
must hold a public hearing before establishing the rule
improperly gathered evidence may not be introduced in a criminal trial
proposed rule must be published and public allowed to comment
the power or authority of a court to hear and decide a given case
Definition 12 of 221
A serious criminal offense punishable by a prison sentence of more than one year
tort
larceny
misdemeanor
felony