Pre-testBAM 317 Business Law
1. ________ courts were allowed to give equitable remedies under the English common law.a. Merchantb. Lawc. Chanceryd. Appellate
2. Which of the following is true of a majority decision made by the U.S. Supreme Court?
a. All the judges agree as to the outcome and reasoning used to decide a case.
b. A majority of the judges agree as to the outcome but not the reasoning used to decide a case
.c. A majority of the justices agree as to the outcome and reasoning used to decide a case.
d. An equal number of justices vote for and against the petitioner, and the case remains undecided.
3. In which of the following cases do federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction?
a. cases involving sales and lease contracts
b. federal question cases
c. suits against the United States
d. diversity of citizenship cases
4. Which of the following terms refers to the overturning of verdict when jury misconduct is detected?
a. remit titur
b. judgment notwithstanding the verdict
c. motion for summary judgment
d. motion for judgment on the pleadings
5. The ________ Clause of the U.S. Constitution prevents the government from enacting laws that either prohibit or inhibit individuals from participating in or practicing their chosen religions
.a. Due Process
b. Privileges and Immunities
c. Establishment
d. Free Exercise