Business Law (Chapters 1-20)
Morality - (correct Answer) - Values that govern a society's attitude toward right and wrong
Ethics - (correct Answer) - Means for determining what a society's values ought to be
Honesty - (correct Answer) - Character trait of a person who is open and truthful in dealing with others
Justice - (correct Answer) - Ability to treat all people fairly
Compassion - (correct Answer) - Sympathy towards the difficulties of others
Integrity - (correct Answer) - Willingness to do the right thing regardless of personal consequences
Law - (correct Answer) - System of rules of conduct established by the government of a society to
maintain stability and justice
Judge - (correct Answer) -
Jury - (correct Answer) -
Constitution - (correct Answer) - Document that spells out the principles by which the government
operates
Common Law - (correct Answer) - Decisions of the early law courts developed in England based on
customs (Old Law)
Precedent - (correct Answer) - A judge is required to follow an earlier court decision when deciding a
case with similar circumstances. *Stare Decisis* (Let the decision stand)
Statutes - (correct Answer) - Laws specifically passed by a governing body that has Been created for a
stated purpose
Legislature - (correct Answer) - The body of lawmakers of each state that is responsible for making
statutory laws
Unconstitutional - (correct Answer) - Any action or law that goes against the U.S. constitution
Administrative Law - (correct Answer) - Rules and procedures that are established by regulatory
agencies. Ex. The city of new Rochelle, health department, building department, department of public
works, etc.
Contempt of court - (correct Answer) -
Jurisdiction - (correct Answer) - The power and authority given to a court to hear a case and make a
judgement
Diversity of citizenship - (correct Answer) - Cases which involve citizens of different states and in which
the amount of money in dispute exceeds $75,000
, Original Jurisdiction - (correct Answer) - When district courts try a case the first time it is heard
Appellate Courts - (correct Answer) - Courts between lower and the highest courts where people go to
their first appeal
Intermediate Courts - (correct Answer) - Courts between lower and highest courts.
Appellate Jurisdiction - (correct Answer) - Intermediate courts have this jurisdiction where any party in a
shit decided in a federal court may appeal to the federal court of appeals in the circuit where the case
was tried.
Limited Jurisdiction - (correct Answer) - Local courts handle minor matters, such as misdemeanors and
civil actions involving small amounts of money.
General Jurisdiction - (correct Answer) - A general trial court, which can also be called a county court,
superior court, court of common please, or circuit court, handles criminal and civil cases.
Delinquent Child - (correct Answer) - A minor under a certain age (generally 16-18) who has committed
an adult crime
Unruly Child - (correct Answer) - A minor who has done something inappropriate that is not considered
an adult crime, such as violating curfew, skipping school, or using tobacco
Neglected/Abused Child - (correct Answer) - A child who is homeless, destitute, or without adequate
parental care. The court may make such a child a ward of the state
Alternative Dispute Resolution - (correct Answer) - When parties try to resolve disagreements outside of
the usual adversarial system by using creative settlement techniques
Complaint - (correct Answer) - A formal paper that expresses the plaintiffs allegations, or claims.
Answer - (correct Answer) - The defendants response to the allegations made in the complaint
Verdict - (correct Answer) - The decision made by the jury on the case
Judgement - (correct Answer) - The court issued determination or decision on the case
Specific performance - (correct Answer) - When the plaintiff wants the defendant to do what he
promised in a contract
Arrest - (correct Answer) - This occurs when a person is deprived of his freedom.
Bail - (correct Answer) - Money or other property that is left with the court to assure that a person who
has been arrested, but released, will return to trial.
Indictment - (correct Answer) - A written accusation charging an individual which is decided by a jury.
This issuance doesn't mean that the names person is guilty, but that the grand jury believes there is a
possibility that he is guilty.
Arraignment - (correct Answer) - The procedure following the indictment where the suspect is asked to
plead guilty or not guilty
Morality - (correct Answer) - Values that govern a society's attitude toward right and wrong
Ethics - (correct Answer) - Means for determining what a society's values ought to be
Honesty - (correct Answer) - Character trait of a person who is open and truthful in dealing with others
Justice - (correct Answer) - Ability to treat all people fairly
Compassion - (correct Answer) - Sympathy towards the difficulties of others
Integrity - (correct Answer) - Willingness to do the right thing regardless of personal consequences
Law - (correct Answer) - System of rules of conduct established by the government of a society to
maintain stability and justice
Judge - (correct Answer) -
Jury - (correct Answer) -
Constitution - (correct Answer) - Document that spells out the principles by which the government
operates
Common Law - (correct Answer) - Decisions of the early law courts developed in England based on
customs (Old Law)
Precedent - (correct Answer) - A judge is required to follow an earlier court decision when deciding a
case with similar circumstances. *Stare Decisis* (Let the decision stand)
Statutes - (correct Answer) - Laws specifically passed by a governing body that has Been created for a
stated purpose
Legislature - (correct Answer) - The body of lawmakers of each state that is responsible for making
statutory laws
Unconstitutional - (correct Answer) - Any action or law that goes against the U.S. constitution
Administrative Law - (correct Answer) - Rules and procedures that are established by regulatory
agencies. Ex. The city of new Rochelle, health department, building department, department of public
works, etc.
Contempt of court - (correct Answer) -
Jurisdiction - (correct Answer) - The power and authority given to a court to hear a case and make a
judgement
Diversity of citizenship - (correct Answer) - Cases which involve citizens of different states and in which
the amount of money in dispute exceeds $75,000
, Original Jurisdiction - (correct Answer) - When district courts try a case the first time it is heard
Appellate Courts - (correct Answer) - Courts between lower and the highest courts where people go to
their first appeal
Intermediate Courts - (correct Answer) - Courts between lower and highest courts.
Appellate Jurisdiction - (correct Answer) - Intermediate courts have this jurisdiction where any party in a
shit decided in a federal court may appeal to the federal court of appeals in the circuit where the case
was tried.
Limited Jurisdiction - (correct Answer) - Local courts handle minor matters, such as misdemeanors and
civil actions involving small amounts of money.
General Jurisdiction - (correct Answer) - A general trial court, which can also be called a county court,
superior court, court of common please, or circuit court, handles criminal and civil cases.
Delinquent Child - (correct Answer) - A minor under a certain age (generally 16-18) who has committed
an adult crime
Unruly Child - (correct Answer) - A minor who has done something inappropriate that is not considered
an adult crime, such as violating curfew, skipping school, or using tobacco
Neglected/Abused Child - (correct Answer) - A child who is homeless, destitute, or without adequate
parental care. The court may make such a child a ward of the state
Alternative Dispute Resolution - (correct Answer) - When parties try to resolve disagreements outside of
the usual adversarial system by using creative settlement techniques
Complaint - (correct Answer) - A formal paper that expresses the plaintiffs allegations, or claims.
Answer - (correct Answer) - The defendants response to the allegations made in the complaint
Verdict - (correct Answer) - The decision made by the jury on the case
Judgement - (correct Answer) - The court issued determination or decision on the case
Specific performance - (correct Answer) - When the plaintiff wants the defendant to do what he
promised in a contract
Arrest - (correct Answer) - This occurs when a person is deprived of his freedom.
Bail - (correct Answer) - Money or other property that is left with the court to assure that a person who
has been arrested, but released, will return to trial.
Indictment - (correct Answer) - A written accusation charging an individual which is decided by a jury.
This issuance doesn't mean that the names person is guilty, but that the grand jury believes there is a
possibility that he is guilty.
Arraignment - (correct Answer) - The procedure following the indictment where the suspect is asked to
plead guilty or not guilty
