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When meeting a candidate to become your lawyer for the first time, it is important to _____.

A
Ask for a guarantee that you are going to win your case
B
Haggle with the attorney for lower fees
C
Ask questions to help you determine their competence
D
Notice how many people work at their office
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All businesses are required to make sure that the disabled can ______.

A
Afford the things they need to buy
B
Easily access all areas of the business
C
Find a job that meets their needs
D
Be approved for store credit cards
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Jimmy signs a contract with Clark to mow the lawn twice a week for $50 a week. Clark decides to pay Jimmy $40 a week because the job seems to easy. Jimmy sues Clark for breach of contract. What kind of court will this matter be tried in?

A
Civil court
B
Criminal court
C
Appellate court
D
Kangaroo court
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In a case where a man sues a corporation for unsafe business practices, he will have to meet what burden of proof?

A
Under the laws of man
B
A preponderance of evidence
C
Technical reasonability
D
Beyond a reasonable doubt
5

To be guilty of sexual harassment, the offender needs to understand that they are making someone uncomfortable.

A
T
B
F
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If the defendant fails to answer a complaint, the judge may decide to issue a _____.

A
Civil settlement
B
Default judgment
C
Summary judgment
D
None of the above
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When an individual tries to sue in order to receive compensation for some injury, it falls under _____.

A
Criminal law
B
Civil law
C
Critical law
D
Civilian law
8

If the plaintiff wins a lawsuit, the judge is likely to award ______.

A
Complaints
B
Pleadings
C
Damages
D
Charges
9

When Cindy asked Luis for a date twelve times, and was refused each time, it was sexual harassment.

A
T
B
F
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Describe the procedure for a civil law trial. What are the possibilities for the outcome of a case?

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Someone who is able to continue working when they are under the stress of a deadline and have people agitating them are showing the virtue of ______.

A
Prudence
B
Honesty
C
Fortitude
D
Justice
12

Explain what is meant by the phrase “ethical behavior”.

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Why can it be difficult to deal with unethical behavior in the workplace?

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14

It is unethical to ask employees to clock out and have them work a little longer.

A
T
B
F
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Explain the significance and impact of the American with Disabilities Act on businesses in the United States.

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