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Business Law and Ethics Quiz

#1

Which of the following is NOT a form of business organization?

Democracy
Explanation

Democracy is a political system, not a business organization.

#2

Which of the following is NOT a type of intellectual property?

Monopoly
Explanation

Monopoly refers to market dominance, not intellectual property.

#3

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a valid contract?

Written form
Explanation

Contracts can be valid without being in written form, depending on the jurisdiction.

#4

Which of the following is NOT a remedy for breach of contract?

Remedies
Explanation

Remedies are the actions or compensation sought for breach, not a remedy in itself.

#5

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a valid offer?

Consideration
Explanation

Consideration is a necessary element for a valid contract, not just an offer.

#6

Which of the following is NOT a defense to a charge of negligence?

Res ipsa loquitur
Explanation

Res ipsa loquitur is a doctrine inferring negligence from the circumstances.

#7

What is the legal principle that requires parties to a contract to act in good faith?

Uberrimae fidei
Explanation

Uberrimae fidei is the principle of utmost good faith in insurance contracts.

#8

What does the 'S' in 'ESG' stand for in business ethics?

Social
Explanation

The 'S' stands for 'Social' in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria.

#9

What is the legal doctrine that allows a party to recover unjust enrichment when no contract exists?

Quantum meruit
Explanation

Quantum meruit allows for recovery based on the value of services rendered.

#10

What is the legal concept that allows an individual to act on behalf of another in a business context?

Agent-principal relationship
Explanation

An agent-principal relationship allows one party to act on behalf of another with authority.

#11

Which ethical theory emphasizes the importance of duty and obligation?

Deontology
Explanation

Deontology focuses on moral duties rather than consequences.

#12

Which of the following is NOT a type of discrimination prohibited by employment law?

Education discrimination
Explanation

Employment law typically doesn't address discrimination based on education.

#13

Which of the following is a defense to a charge of defamation?

Absolute privilege
Explanation

Absolute privilege protects statements made in certain contexts from defamation claims.

#14

What is the legal term for a situation where one party threatens to take an illegal action to induce another party to do something they have a legal right to do?

Duress
Explanation

Duress involves coercion or threats to induce action.

#15

What is the legal doctrine that allows a court to disregard the corporate entity and hold shareholders personally liable for the corporation's debts?

Piercing the corporate veil
Explanation

Piercing the corporate veil is an equitable remedy to prevent abuse of the corporate structure.

#16

What is the legal term for a situation where one party misleads another party into entering a contract through false statements or concealment of material facts?

Fraudulent misrepresentation
Explanation

Fraudulent misrepresentation involves deception leading to contract formation.

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