Test Bank By Christine A. Ladwig
Business Law Twelfth Edition
Henry R. Cheeseman
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Business Law, 12e (Cheeseman) Chapter 1 Legal Heritage and Ethics 1) Which of the following refers to rules that citizens must adhere to, with potential sanctions or legal repercussions for noncompliance? A) morality B) philosophy C) law D) religion Answer: C Diff: 1 LO: 1.1 Define law. AACSB: Analytical thinking Classification: Concept 2) Law may be defined as ________. A) a body of rules of action or conduct prescribed by controlling authority, and having binding legal force B) a study of fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, and language C) a system that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions D) a group of hypotheses employed to explain a phenomenon Answer: A Diff: 1 LO: 1.1 Define law. AACSB: Analytical thinking Classification: Concept 3) Which of the following laws would be considered an example of shaping and influencing moral standards? A) laws granting freedom of speech and religion B) laws discouraging drug and alcohol abuse C) laws providing rights to peaceful protest D) laws preventing overthrow of a government Answer: B Diff: 2 LO: 1.1 Define law. AACSB: Analytical thinking Classification: Concept
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4) What function is served by establishing laws that prohibit workplace discrimination? A) keeping the peace B) providing a basis for compromise C) maintaining the status quo D) promoting social justice Answer: D Diff: 2 LO: 1.1 Define law. AACSB: Analytical thinking Classification: Concept 5) Halfrond, a county in the state of Halizona, is earthquake prone. The governor of Halizona established a committee to investigate the impact of previous earthquakes on Halfrond and explore potential methods to reduce damage and save lives. The committee discovered that incorporating steel reinforcements in building columns could significantly lessen overall damage. These findings were debated at a local town hall meeting, where a majority of Halfrond residents agreed with the proposal. Subsequently, the state government enacted a law requiring the use of steel-reinforced columns in all new construction in Halfrond. Which function of the law did the Halizona state government demonstrate in this situation? A) promoting social justice B) maximizing individual freedom C) shaping moral standards D) facilitating orderly change Answer: D Diff: 2 LO: 1.1 Define law. AACSB: Application of knowledge Classification: Application 6) What role does the law fulfill when enacting laws to safeguard the U.S. government from the threat of being forcefully overthrown? A) maintaining the status quo B) shaping moral standards C) facilitating orderly change D) promoting social justice Answer: A Diff: 2 LO: 1.1 Define law. AACSB: Analytical thinking Classification: Concept
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7) What essential function of law does the U.S. Constitution serve by allowing U.S. citizens to practice the religion of their choice? A) facilitating orderly change B) maintaining the status quo C) maximizing individual freedom D) facilitating planning Answer: C Diff: 1 LO: 1.1 Define law. AACSB: Analytical thinking Classification: Concept 8) Sonja Sinha was involved in a car accident where the airbag of the vehicle did not deploy. Sonja filed a lawsuit against the car manufacturer, alleging the airbags were defective. However, during the legal proceedings, both Sonja and the car company decided to settle the case outside of court. What key legal function was served in this situation? A) promoting social justice B) maximizing individual freedom C) providing a basis for compromise D) maintaining the status quo Answer: C Diff: 2 LO: 1.1 Define law. AACSB: Application of knowledge Classification: Application 9) The American legal system is designed to be one of the fairest and most democratic systems ever created. When our system of law fails, it is often because of human failure — abuses of discretion, mistakes made by judges and juries, or inconsistent application of the law. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 LO: 1.1 Define law. AACSB: Analytical thinking Classification: Concept 10) Which term is defined as the science or philosophy of law? A) morality B) ethics C) justice D) jurisprudence Answer: D Diff: 1 LO: 1.2 Summarize the schools of judicial thought. AACSB: Analytical thinking Classification: Concept
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