The US Constitution & Business
Which amendment of the Constitution protects Freedom of speech, religion, and the press
The First Amendement
The U.S. Congress has the power to establish agencies for the federal government. This power is given to Congress under which clause in the Constitution?
The Necessary and Proper Clause
A civil wrong or injury
a tort
Which of the following is not part of the definition of “law?”
Laws do not prevent crimes
What is the term length for federal judges, including those on the U.S. Supreme Court?
No term limit
The President's power to veto legislation is an example of...
Checks and balances
What is the primary process by which government agencies create regulations
Public comment and rulemaking
What is the primary purpose of compensatory damages in a tort case
to pay for a victim's losses
Cannot claim that they did not know a law
Ignorantia legis non excusat
Declaring laws unconstitutional is who's power
U.S. Supreme Court
What Supreme Court Case established Judicial review
Marbury v. Madision
What Act establishes procedures for the rulemaking and adjudicatory functions of administrative agencies
Administrative Procedures Act (APA)
The defendant's obligation to act reasonably and avoid causing harm to others
legal duty of care
The Code of Hammurabi is one of the earliest written examples of which of the following concepts?
Innocent until proven guilty
What is the "rule of four"
It refers to the requirement that four justices must agree to hear a case
The Commerce Clause in the Constitution grants the federal government authority to regulate
Interstate commerce
Which legal principle allows a court to set aside an agency's decision if it is found to be arbitrary, capricious, or an abuse of discretion?
Arbitrary and capricious standard
What is the purpose of punitive damages in a tort case?
To punish the defendant and deter future misconduct
Nobody is above the law is the legal concept of?
Magna Carta
What is the primary difference between subject matter jurisdiction and personal jurisdiction?
Subject matter jurisdiction relates to the type of case, while personal jurisdiction concerns the location of the parties
What clause limits the government's power to take private property for public use without just compensation
Takings Clause
What is the primary purpose of the Government in the Sunshine Laws?
To promote transparency and openness in government operations
What is the name of a defendant’s defense in a tort case that a plaintiff knowingly engaged in a potentially harmful activity?
Assumption of Risk
A legal system that is based on the Roman legal tradition and uses comprehensive and detailed legal codes is known as a
Civil Law System
Where will a trial be held if the government has charged a person with a crime?
In the state and district in which the alleged crime occurred