#1
Which of the following is NOT a legal issue in classifying individuals?
Social media usage
ExplanationNot directly governed by legal statutes in classification.
#2
Which legal principle states that a person cannot be tried for the same offense twice?
Double jeopardy
ExplanationProtection against being prosecuted twice for the same offense.
#3
What term refers to the legal concept of treating similar cases in a consistent manner?
Stare decisis
ExplanationAdherence to precedents in legal decisions.
#4
Which legal doctrine states that a person who fails to fulfill their duty of care is liable for resulting harm?
Negligence
ExplanationResponsibility for harm due to failure of reasonable care.
#5
Which legal doctrine states that a person has a duty to exercise reasonable care to avoid causing foreseeable harm to others?
Negligence
ExplanationObligation to prevent harm through reasonable actions.
#6
What legal principle ensures individuals are treated equally and without discrimination?
Equal protection under the law
ExplanationEnsures fairness and non-discrimination in legal treatment.
#7
Which social issue arises from algorithmic bias in classification systems?
Discrimination
ExplanationUnfair treatment based on biased algorithms.
#8
What legal concept prohibits the use of evidence obtained through illegal means in court proceedings?
Exclusionary rule
ExplanationPrevents illegally obtained evidence from being used in court.
#9
Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of misclassification in employment?
Increased diversity
ExplanationMisclassification typically decreases diversity.
#10
In the context of classification, what does 'de-identification' refer to?
Removing personally identifiable information from data
ExplanationProtecting privacy by stripping identifying details.
#11
What legal principle protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government?
Fourth Amendment
ExplanationSafeguards against invasive government actions.
#12
In the context of classification systems, what does 'redlining' refer to?
Dividing areas based on race or ethnicity
ExplanationDiscriminatory practice of segregating based on demographic factors.
#13
What legal framework in the United States regulates the collection and use of personal data?
CCPA
ExplanationCalifornia Consumer Privacy Act governs data privacy.
#14
What is the term for the legal doctrine that holds one party liable for the actions of another?
Vicarious liability
ExplanationLegal responsibility for actions of another party.
#15
In the context of classification, what does the 'right to explanation' refer to?
The right to an explanation for automated decisions
ExplanationEntitles individuals to understand automated decisions.
#16
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a valid contract?
Oral agreement
ExplanationContracts can be oral but must meet certain criteria.
#17
What term refers to the legal doctrine that a contract is void if one party was under duress while entering into it?
Economic duress
ExplanationInvalidation of contracts due to coercion.