Chapter 6 Lesson 1 Role of the Legal System in Business

What is the United States legal system called?

• Executive system

• Legislative system

• Judicial system

• Administrative system

What does a red light mean in terms of law?

• Go

• Stop

• Yield

• Speed up

When was the US Constitution drafted?

• 1776

• 1787

• 1800

• 1850

Can the laws outlined by the Constitution be violated by other laws?

• Yes

• No

• Sometimes

• Only in emergencies

What is essential for harmony within business operations in America?

• Marketing strategies

• Understanding laws and legality

• Financial investments

• Technological advancements

What is the role of the legislative branch of the US government?

• Enforcing laws

• Creating and passing laws

• Interpreting laws

• Managing the military

For what purpose are statutes written?

• To provide entertainment

• For a specific purpose

• To confuse the public

• To replace the constitution

What is one of the requirements for transporting cargo suspected of carrying a disease?

• It must be transported openly

• It must be transported in secure confinement

• It must be transported by air only

• It must be transported without any documentation

What is the role of the judicial branch in business?

• Enforcing laws

• Creating laws

• Resolving disputes, interpreting laws

• Collecting taxes

What is the purpose of fiscal policies according to the text?

• To increase competition

• To ensure nationwide prosperity

• To reduce government size

• To promote international trade