Name:

______________________________

Unit 1 Exam
True or False
Directions: Choose whether the statement is true or false. CLEARLY
Write T for True and F for false in the space provided or it will be
marked wrong.

_____ 1. Torts are private wrongs committed against individuals or

organizations.
_____ 2. Laws are always ethical.
_____ 3. Cyberlaws are personal, human rights recognized and
guaranteed by the U.S.
Constitution.
_____ 4. The bill of rights consists of the first 10 amendments in the
Constitution.
_____ 5. The original 13 colonies united under a charter called the
Magna Carta.

Multiple Choice
Directions: Circle the letter of the answer that correctly answers the
question. If you get stuck try to eliminate an answer or two to help
you narrow it down.

1. __________ is a doctrine that requires lower courts to follow

existing case law in deciding similar cases.
a. Jurisdiction
b. Constitution
c. Stare decisis
d. Ordinance
2. Which of the following best describes the elements involved in
civil disobedience?
a. Violating the law
b. Violating the law openly
c. Violating the law openly and peacefully
d. Violating the law openly, peacefully, and accepting
punishment for the violation
3. __________ is an open, peaceful violation of a law to protest its
alleged injustice.
a. Civil disobedience
b. Breach of contract
c. Boycott
d. System of checks and balances
4. __________ is a governmental system in which citizens elect
representatives to decide issues.
a. Democracy
b. Sovereignty
c. Republic
 d. Dictatorship
5. __________ is/are a constitutional requirement for fundamental
fairness in our legal and court system.
a. Political parties
b. Due process
c. Civil rights
d. Impeachment
Matching
Directions: Match the letter of the word with the correct definition.

A. Administrative B. Civil C. Constitutional D. Criminal E.

Procedural
_____ 1. A group of laws that define the methods for enforcing legal
rights and duties.
_____ 2. A group of laws that define and set punishment for offenses
against society.
_____ 3. A law made when the fundamental, supreme law of the land is
adopted,
amended, or interpreted.
_____ 4. The body of law that regulates the operation and procedures
of government
agencies.
_____ 5. A group of laws used to provide remedy for wrongs against
individuals.

A. Business B. Case C. Common D. Statutory E.

Substantive

_____ 6. A law enacted by state or federal legislatures.

_____ 7. A law made when an appellate court endorses a rule to be
used in deciding
court cases.
_____ 8. A law based on current standards or customs of the people.
_____ 9. A group of laws that governs business situations and
transactions.
_____10. A group of laws that define rights and duties.

Fill in the Blank

Directions: Fill the blank with the answer that correctly completes the
sentence.
 1. ____________________ is the power of a court to decide a case.
2. Another word for equity is ____________________.
3. The primary difference between a civil case and criminal case is
the act of a ____________________.
4. ____________________ are the enforceable rules of conduct in a
society.
5. It is ____________________ for the government to pass a law that
conflicts with the constitution.

Essay
Directions: Respond to the essay questions. Be sure to careful read
the prompt and answer all parts of the question. Grammar and spelling
will not count against you.

1. In your 5 sentences, describe what ethics means and provide two

examples of ethical dilemmas and how they relate to the
business world.

2. In at least 7 sentences provide a brief description of five of the

following terms and explain how at least 3 of them relate to each
other.
[U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, Amendment, Citizenship,
Magna Carta, Articles of Confederation, Declaration of
Independence]
Name:
______________________________

Unit 1 Exam (Modified)

True or False
Directions: Choose whether the statement is true or false. CLEARLY
Write T for True and F for false in the space provided or it will be
marked wrong.
[2 are True and 3 are False]

_____ 1. Torts are private wrongs committed against individuals or

organizations.
_____ 2. Laws are always ethical.
_____ 3. Cyberlaws are personal, human rights recognized and
guaranteed by the U.S.
Constitution.
_____ 4. The bill of rights consists of the first 10 amendments in the
Constitution.
_____ 5. The original 13 colonies united under a charter called the
Magna Carta.

Multiple Choice
Directions: Circle the letter of the answer that correctly answers the
question. If you get stuck try to eliminate an answer or two to help
you narrow it down.

1. __________ is a doctrine that requires lower courts to follow

existing case law in deciding similar cases.
e. Jurisdiction
 f. Constitution
g. Stare decisis
h. Ordinance
2. Which of the following best describes the elements involved in
civil disobedience?
a. Violating the law
b. Violating the law openly
c. Violating the law openly and peacefully
d. Violating the law openly, peacefully, and accepting
punishment for the violation
3. __________ is an open, peaceful violation of a law to protest its
alleged injustice.
a. Civil disobedience
b. Breach of contract
c. Boycott
d. System of checks and balances
4. __________ is a governmental system in which citizens elect
representatives to decide issues.
a. Democracy
b. Sovereignty
c. Republic
d. Dictatorship

5. __________ is/are a constitutional requirement for fundamental

fairness in our legal and court system.
a. Political parties
b. Due process
c. Civil rights
d. Impeachment

Matching
Directions: Match the letter of the word with the correct definition.
_____ 1. A group of laws that define the methods for enforcing legal

a. Administrative b. Civil c. Constitutional d. Criminal e.

Procedural
rights and duties.
_____ 2. A group of laws that define and set punishment for offenses
against society.
_____ 3. A law made when the fundamental, supreme law of the land is
adopted,
 amended, or interpreted.
_____ 4. The body of law that regulates the operation and procedures
of government
agencies.
_____ 5. A group of laws used to provide remedy for wrongs against
individuals.

A. Business B. Case C. Common D. Statutory E.

Substantive

_____ 6. A law enacted by state or federal legislatures.

_____ 7. A law made when an appellate court endorses a rule to be
used in deciding
court cases.
_____ 8. A law based on current standards or customs of the people.
_____ 9. A group of laws that governs business situations and
transactions.
_____ 10. A group of laws that define rights and duties.

Fill in the Blank

Directions: Fill the blank with the answer that correctly completes the
sentence.

1. __________ is the power of a court to decide a case.

2. Another word for equity is __________.
3. The primary difference between a civil case and criminal case is
the act of a __________.
4. __________ are the enforceable rules of conduct in a society.
5. It is __________ for the government to pass a law that conflicts
with the constitution.

Essay
Directions: Respond to the essay questions. Be sure to careful read
the prompt and answer all parts of the question. Grammar and spelling
will not count against you. (I will have an aid take them into the
hallway and read the questions to them and write down their
responses)

1. In your 5 sentences, describe what ethics means and provide

two examples of ethical dilemmas and how they relate to the
business world.
 2. In at least 7 sentences provide a brief description of five of the
following terms and explain how at least 3 of them relate to each
other.
[U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, Amendment, Citizenship,
Magna Carta, Articles of Confederation, Declaration of
Independence]

Name:
______________________________

Unit 1 Exam Key

True or False
Directions: Choose whether the statement is true or false. CLEARLY
Write T for True and F for false in the space provided or it will be
marked wrong.

1. Torts are private wrongs committed against individuals or

organizations. T
2. Laws are always ethical. F
 3. Cyberlaws are personal, human rights recognized and
guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. F
4. The bill of rights consists of the first 10 amendments in the
Constitution. T
5. The original 13 colonies united under a charter called the Magna
Carta. F

Multiple Choice
Directions: Circle the letter of the answer that correctly answers the
question. If you get stuck try to eliminate an answer or two to help
you narrow it down.

1. __________ is a doctrine that requires lower courts to follow

existing case law in deciding similar cases.
a. Jurisdiction
b. Constitution
c. Stare decisis
d. Ordinance
2. Which of the following best describes the elements involved in
civil disobedience?
a. Violating the law
b. Violating the law openly
c. Violating the law openly and peacefully
d. Violating the law openly, peacefully, and accepting
punishment for the violation
3. __________ is an open, peaceful violation of a law to protest its
alleged injustice.
a. Civil disobedience
b. Breach of contract
c. Boycott
d. System of checks and balances
4. __________ is a governmental system in which citizens elect
representatives to decide issues.
a. Democracy
b. Sovereignty
c. Republic
d. Dictatorship
5. __________ is a constitutional requirement for fundamental
fairness in our legal and court system.
a. Political parties
b. Due process
c. Civil rights
d. Impeachment
Matching
Directions: Match the letter of the word with the correct definition.

Administrative Civil Constitutional Criminal

Procedural
 1. A group of laws that define the methods for enforcing legal rights
and duties.
2. A group of laws that define and set punishment for offenses
against society.
3. A law made when the fundamental, supreme law of the land is
adopted, amended, or interpreted.
4. The body of law that regulates the operation and procedures of
government agencies.
5. A group of laws used to provide remedy for wrongs against
individuals.

Business Case Common Statutory Substantive

6. A law enacted by state or federal legislatures.

7. A law made when an appellate court endorses a rule to be used
in deciding court cases.
8. A law based on current standards or customs of the people.
9. A group of laws that governs business situations and
transactions.
10. A group of laws that define rights and duties.

Fill in the Blank

Directions: Fill the blank with the answer that correctly completes the
sentence.

1. Jurisdiction is the power of a court to decide a case.

2. Another word for equity is fairness_.
3. The primary difference between a civil case and criminal case is
the act of a crime.
4. Laws are the enforceable rules of conduct in a society.
5. It is unconstitutional for the government to pass a law that
conflicts with the constitution

Essay
Directions: Respond to the essay questions. Be sure to careful read
the prompt and answer all parts of the question. Grammar and spelling
will not count against you.

1. In your 5 sentences, describe what ethics means and provide

two examples of ethical dilemmas and how they relate to the
business world.
Ethics is a practice of deciding what is right or wrong in a
reasoned, impartial manner. These decisions must affect you or
others in a significant way in order to be classified as an ethical
dilemma. Everyone has a different perspective of what ethical
behavior and many times the ethical choice may be very difficult.
Businesses face ethical dilemmas every day. They range from,
but are not limited to, the fair treatment of employees, the way
products are manufactured, and the way money is handled
within an organization.

2. In at least 7 sentences provide a brief description of five of the

following terms and explain how at least 3 of them relate to each
other.
[U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, Amendment, Citizenship,
Magna Carta, Articles of Confederation, Declaration of
Independence]
U.S. Constitution: document that consists of seven articles that
provide a workable framework for our federal government.
Bill of Rights: first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution
Amendment: change or alteration to a current piece of the
constitution, can also be an addition to
Citizenship: the status of being a citizen of a particular place and
the qualities that a person is expected to have as a responsible
member of that community
Magna Carta: protected citizens against the abuse of power by
the central government
Articles of Confederation: a loose form charter for common
government adopted by the 13 colonies prior to the constitution.
Declaration of Independence: document drafted by
representatives of the 13 original colonies that asserts the rights
desired by the colonists.
Magna Carta helped draft Articles of Confederation, when we
Declared Independence from England. The Articles of
Confederation came before Constitution which consists of 27
amendments of which the first 10 are the bill of rights that are
guaranteed to those who maintain citizenship in the US.