Tort Law Flashcard

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What is a tort?

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A civilly wrongful act causing injury.

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What can result from a tort in a business setting? A) Criminal charges, B) Increased sales, C) Legal liability and potential lawsuits, D) Improved reputation

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Legal liability and potential lawsuits

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What is negligence in the context of torts?

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Failure to use reasonable care

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What does breach of duty involve?

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Failing to fulfill a legal responsibility

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What is administrative law also known as?

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Regulatory law

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What does administrative law focus on?

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Government rules and regulations

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a tort? A) Fraud, B) Negligence, C) Breach of duty, D) Regulatory compliance

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Regulatory compliance

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What is an example of negligence? A) Posting false reviews, B) Leaving a shop floor wet, C) Claiming false product benefits, D) Breaking a contract

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Leaving a shop floor wet

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Which of the following is NOT a focus of environmental law? Air quality, Drinking water purity, Hazardous waste management

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Employee wages

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What does administrative law monitor?

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Government administrative activities