Torts
What is an intentional tort?
A wrongdoing intended to harm someone else.
What is a contract?
An agreement between 2 parties to exchange something of value.
What does it mean that someone gains citizenship through the naturalization process?
They immigrated to the U.S from another country and went through the steps of the process to apply.
What is the current Federal minimum wage?
$7.25/hr.
What U.S President is associated with most of the environmental regulations we follow today?
Richard Nixon
What are damages?
Monetary payments made to the victim in a civil law case, usually to cover the cost of the injury.
T/F- a contract can be verbal.
True
What document is given to lawful permanent residents of the United States from another country?
Green card
A collective bargaining agreement is generally a contract between what 2 groups?
Union of employees and management
Under this law, companies are required to follow emissions standards set by the EPA?
Clean Air Act
What evidentiary standard do we use in a civil case?
Preponderance of the evidence
What are expectation damages?
Breach of contract damages paid to make the party who did not breach the contract just as well off.
When would someone be an asylum seeker?
When they have arrived in the United States from another country in which they are in physical danger.
In what situation would someone receive a severance package?
When they lose their job.
What law protects species on the verge of extinction from being hunted?
Endangered Species Act
What is a malpractice suit?
Lawsuit of a professional, such as a medical professional, brought when that professional breaches the acceptable standard of care.
T/F- Minors are not allowed to enter into a contract.
What 2 states have the highest amount of undocumented immigrants?
California and Texas
T/F- Employers are not allowed to monitor employees emails.
Under the Environmental National Policy Act, all levels of the government must submit this in order to be approved for a project.
Environmental Impact Statement
What are the 4 parts to negligence?
Duty, Breach, Causation, and Damages
What tort is committed when someone breaks a contract?
Breach of contract
How old do you have to be to apply for U.S Citizenship?
18
What government agency is tasked with monitoring workplaces to make sure they are healthy and safe?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Pollution from a single, identifiable source.