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BLAW Exam 1 - Practice QuestionsCongress can create a statute on any topic at all. - Answer -False
The three branches of government in the United States are: - Answer -the executive, legislative, and
judicial
Under the natural law theory of jurisprudence, an unjust law is no law at all. - Answer -True
Henry David Thoreau felt that war was unjust and therefore refused to pay his taxes when the United
States declared war on Mexico. Thoreau felt that there was a higher law than the law of the land. Which
theory of jurisprudence was he applying? - Answer -Natural Law
In the case of Panavision Int'l v. Toeppen, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's
decision. This means that the Ninth Circuit approved the district court's decision and upheld the
outcome in the case. - Answer -True
The doctrine of precedent requires: - Answer -judges to base rulings on previous cases.
Which of the following played a role in the creation of the U.S. government by solving the problem of
federalism? - Answer -The Iroquois Native Americans.
, A rule that establishes maximum length of work shifts for air traffic controllers is an example of an
administrative regulation. - Answer -True
Common law is a body of cases decided by legislatures. - Answer -False
Curtis filed a lawsuit against Ulhoff for failure to repay $1,000 according to the terms of a promissory
note. The trial ended before it began, with the trial judge granting a motion for summary judgment in
favor of Curtis. Ulhoff has appealed, and the Supreme Court of Iowa has remanded the case. This means:
- Answer -We don't know who wins yet because the case is being returned to the trial court for
additional steps.
A company that engages in unethical behavior may suffer severe consequences. - Answer -True
The Chief Executive Officer of Ticor, Inc. must decide about the disposal of toxic waste materials. Which
of the following considerations should help the CEO reach an ethical business decision? - Answer -All of
the above
Utilitarian ethics holds that decisions should be made on the basis of practicality, and whatever action is
most convenient should be favored. - Answer -False
There are values, such as integrity, that are generally considered universal. - Answer -True
In analyzing a situation to determin how to act ethically, a business manager should: - Answer -
Determine whether an alternative violates important values
Research has shown that the least important motivation for managers in behaving ethically is: - Answer -
profitability
Society is hurt when business managers behave ethically - Answer -False
The behavior of top executives regarding ethical issues has little effect on the behavior of the employees
of the organization. - Answer -False
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