Marriage and Divorce
Is marriage classified as a contract?
Yes
What is a misdemeanor?
A misdemeanor is any "lesser" criminal act in some common law legal systems
What is a contract?
A written or spoken agreement, especially one concerning employment, sales, or tenancy, that is intended to be enforceable by law.
What is Collective Bargaining?
The process of negotiating a contract
What is a prenuptial agreement?
A written and signed legal contract couples make before getting married dealing with property and support issues
What is a infraction?
An infraction is not a criminal offense and holds no jail time. Usually, the maximum fee imposed is $100 plus any court or administrative fees
Can contracts be verbal? Or do they have to be on paper?
A contract can be verbal
What is employment at will?
An employee can be terminated at any time without any reason, explanation, or warning. And the employee can also quit at any time.
What is a proxy marriage?
A proxy marriage occurs when one or both of the parties cannot be present for the wedding ceremony
What is the highest your BAC level can be while driving?
.04
What is a breach of contract?
One of the members involved in the contract didnt keep up what they promised
What are labor unions?
Unions that ensure safety and benefits to those in the work force
What are the 3 things the parties must do to create a common-law marriage?
1. Parties must agree to be common-law husband and wife
2. Live together
3. Hold each other out as husband and wife by doing something like joint income tax return
What classes are felonies classified through?
Class A to Class I
What is a consequence of breaching a contract?
Could have a lawsuit filed against you
What is the difference between an agent and an independent contractor?
An independent contractor is a separate and distinct business and an agent is a person that can be an employee and or an independent contractor.
What are Types of Prohibited Marriages?
Bigamy, bolygamy, and in some states consanguinity, or affinity can also be prohibited
How many states have the death penalty?
31
When must a sales contact be in writing?
If the sale is over 500 dollars
What Labor Strike happened in 1919 in Pittsburgh?
The Steel Strike