Exam 1: An Introduction to Dynamic Business Law

If a United States company is determining whether or not to move their manufacturing plant to a foreign nation to help decrease costs but potentially could help the foreign nation build infrastructure and bring needed jobs to that region, the company would use which approach in their decision making?

What is the role of the World Trade Organization?

The president issued an executive order requiring that every citizen purchase a head of broccoli to eat once a week in order to maintain health. The executive order was challenged and the case went to the U.S. Supreme Court. The Supreme Court declared the executive order could not be enforced because it was an abuse of the president's power. What is the primary source of law the Supreme Court would interpret to determine if the executive order was enforceable?

________ laws are those laws that are implemented by a legislative body.

Which of the following refers to the ability to understand the structure of what someone is saying and then apply a set of criteria to evaluate its worth?

List the purposes of the law and discuss why these purposes are necessary for an ordered society.

The United States has strict standards for the production and transportation of chemicals. Dow Chemical insists that its suppliers conform to all the United States laws when they supply chemicals to other countries, even if the laws of these foreign countries are less restrictive in nature. This is a would be:

[To the Dogs] Maria loves animals and is opening a grooming business. She believes that caring for animals properly is very important and plans to exceed any applicable regulations regarding cleanliness and health standards. Maria thinks, however, some local regulations make no sense. For example, there is a local ordinance that all dogs always must be kept on a leash when not in an inside area. Maria believes dogs need to exercise and to run freely in a safe area, so she is placing her business on a large lot with a fenced outside area. She thinks it is wrong to have to keep the dogs tied up while in a securely fenced area. She is aware that some members of the community have had success in changing local regulations by petitioning city council. Maria plans to proceed by petitioning to attempt a change in the leash law. -If Maria decides to follow all laws and regulations, even if she does not agree with them, this approach is rooted in what?

[The Stolen Laptop] Ricardo told Ashley that Bob stole her laptop computer from her car. The next day, Ashley confronted Bob and slapped him for stealing her laptop. Bob had Ashley arrested for slapping him, and the local district attorney prepared to prosecute Ashley on behalf of the state. Ashley sued Bob for damages to the laptop and for maliciously having her arrested. Bob also sued Ricardo for defamation, claiming Ricardo lied to Ashley about Bob stealing the laptop. -Which of the following would be involved in the prosecution of Ashley for slapping Bob?

The United States entered into a trade agreement with ________ known as NAFTA.

When courts rely on precedent, they are obeying ________.

Which of the following cases overturned prior precedent?

The ________ is a body of law significant to business activities including sales, banking, and warranty.

Some laws have been adopted to help business conduct business online. Cyberlaw is based primarily on ________.

The court hears a discrimination case in which they are asked to decide whether local anti-discrimination laws protect against a person being fired because they have red hair. The court holds that since Irish people are more likely to have red hair, this is an example of national origin discrimination and anti-discrimination laws should apply. The legislature, following the court ruling, passes a statute saying hair color is not covered by anti-discrimination laws. The legislature's action is an example of:

Which of the following is true regarding treaties at the federal level?

One purpose of the law is to:

Another name for case law is common law.

Miko comes to Jamal's law office to ask him about the law in regard to dogs running at large in her neighborhood. Jamal tells Miko that he will research the issue and get back to her. Where should Jamal look first in order to locate applicable law?

If the city of Normandy passes a new municipal ordinance, what type of law would this be considered?