Topic Test Answers

When meeting a candidate to become your lawyer for the first time, it is important to _____.a.Ask for a guarantee that you are going to win your caseb.Haggle with the attorney for lower feesc.Ask questions to help you determine their competenced.Notice how many people work at their office

All businesses are required to make sure that the disabled can ______.a.Afford the things they need to buyb.Easily access all areas of the businessc.Find a job that meets their needsd.Be approved for store credit cards

Jimmy signs a contract with Clark to mow the lawn twice a week for $50 a week. Clark decides to pay Jimmy $40 a week because the job seems to easy. Jimmy sues Clark for breach of contract. What kind of court will this matter be tried in?a.Civil courtb.Criminal courtc.Appellate courtd.Kangaroo court

In a case where a man sues a corporation for unsafe business practices, he will have to meet what burden of proof? a.Under the laws of manb.A preponderance of evidencec.Technical reasonabilityd.Beyond a reasonable doubt

To be guilty of sexual harassment, the offender needs to understand that they are making someone uncomfortable.

If the defendant fails to answer a complaint, the judge may decide to issue a _____.a.Civil settlementb.Default judgmentc.Summary judgmentd.None of the above

When an individual tries to sue in order to receive compensation for some injury, it falls under _____. a. Criminal law b. Civil law c. Critical law d. Civilian law Please select the best answer from the choices provided

If the plaintiff wins a lawsuit, the judge is likely to award ______.a.Complaintsb.Pleadingsc.Damagesd.Charges

When Cindy asked Luis for a date twelve times, and was refused each time, it was sexual harassment.

Describe the procedure for a civil law trial. What are the possibilities for the outcome of a case?

Someone who is able to continue working when they are under the stress of a deadline and have people agitating them are showing the virtue of ______.a.Prudenceb.Honestyc.Fortituded.Justice

Explain what is meant by the phrase “ethical behavior”.

Why can it be difficult to deal with unethical behavior in the workplace?

It is unethical to ask employees to clock out and have them work a little longer.

Explain the significance and impact of the American with Disabilities Act on businesses in the United States.