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1
Three heritages form the bases for the majority of the legal system of the world. Which of these legal systems has the most direct connection to English law and laws found in the United States?
A)Civil law
B)Code law
C)Common law
D)Islamic law
E)Commercial law found in Eastern Europe
2
The basis for __________ is tradition, past practices, and legal precedents set by the courts through interpretations.
A)civil law
B)code law
C)common law
D)Islamic law
E)commercial law found in Eastern Europe
3
Which of the following law formats is based on an all-inclusive system of written rules of law?
A)code law
B)interpretive law
C)common law
D)statute law
E)legislative law
4
What is the basis for Islamic law?
A)interpretation of the Old Testament of the Bible
B)interpretation of the Koran
C)interpretation of writings of religious clergy
D)history and conflict
E)divine inspiration by religious clergy
5
Under ideas created by Marxist-socialist tenets, law is subordinate to:
A)the power of government.
B)the power of the military.
C)is subordinate to the desires of the people of the society.
D)is subordinate to prevailing economic conditions.
E)none of the above.
6
The World Court in The Hague can adjudicate disputes in which of the following cases?
A)disputes between private citizens
B)disputes between companies
C)disputes between companies and governments
D)disputes between private citizens and governments
E)disputes between governments
7
Jurisdiction is generally determined on the basis of:
A)who makes the legal complaint.
B)jurisdictional clout.
C)the structure of the legal systems involved.
D)where a contract was entered into.
E)all of the above.
8
A nonbonding agreement between parties to resolve disputes by asking a third party to mediate differences is called:
A)arbitration.
B)litigation.
C)conciliation.
D)compromise.
E)none of the above.
9
_____________ is binding because both parties that are in conflict agree to honor any judgment without recourse.
A)Arbitration
B)Litigation
C)Mediation
D)A tort clause
E)none of the above fits the phrase
10
All of the following have been cited as reasons that litigation should be avoided EXCEPT:
A)fear of creating a poor public image.
B)loss of confidentiality.
C)the high cost
D)difficulty in collecting judgments.
E)all of the above are valid reasons.
11
Most international brands have enormous brand equity. Which of the following international brands has an estimated international brand equity of $33 billion?
A)Microsoft
B)Kellogg's
C)Levi's
D)Disney
E)Marlboro
12
Pirated CD music sales annually are estimated to be which of the following figures?
A)$5 billion
B)$500 million
C)$1 billion
D)$10 billion
E)none of the above is true as the number cannot be estimated
13
What is the correct interpretation of the phrase "prior use versus registration" as it applies to intellectual property rights in a common law country such as the United States?
A)ownership is designated by whoever registers first
B)ownership is designated by whoever can prove they used the property first
C)ownership is designated by historical precedent
D)ownership is determined through reverse engineering
E)none of the above
14
Which of the following countries is reputed to have passed the most stringent green marketing laws that regulate the management and recycling of packaging waste?
A)France
B)England
C)United States
D)Germany
E)Norway
15
Which of the following laws makes it illegal to pay bribes to foreign officials, candidates, or political parties?
A)Federal Communication Commission Act
B)Federate Trade Commission Act
C)Robinson-Patman Act
D)Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
E)National Bribery Abatement Act





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