Business Law Fundamentals
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Which type of business organization is owned by one individual and has unlimited personal liability?

  • Corporation
  • Limited Liability Company (LLC)
  • Sole Proprietorship (correct)
  • Partnership
  • What is the essential element of a valid contract that involves something of value given in exchange for a promise?

  • Offer
  • Consideration (correct)
  • Legality
  • Capacity
  • Which type of tort involves the intentional infliction of harm or the unauthorized restraint of another person?

  • Negligent Tort
  • Quasi Tort
  • Strict Liability
  • Intentional Tort (correct)
  • What is the term for a type of intellectual property that protects confidential information?

    <p>Trade Secret</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which employment law prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin?

    <p>Title VII</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)?

    <p>To enforce securities laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of security represents ownership in a company?

    <p>Stock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a business organization that is a hybrid of a corporation and a partnership?

    <p>Limited Liability Company (LLC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of contract is formed by one party's promise to perform an act in exchange for another party's promise?

    <p>Bilateral Contract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a type of tort that involves the breach of a duty of care, resulting in harm or injury to another person?

    <p>Negligent Tort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Types of Business Organizations

    • Sole Proprietorship: Owned by one individual, unlimited personal liability
    • Partnership: Owned by two or more individuals, unlimited personal liability
    • Corporation: Separate legal entity, limited liability, owned by shareholders
    • Limited Liability Company (LLC): Hybrid of corporation and partnership, limited liability
    • Non-Profit Organization: Exempt from income tax, purpose is not to make profit

    Contract Law

    • Elements of a Valid Contract:
      • Offer
      • Acceptance
      • Consideration
      • Capacity
      • Legality
    • Types of Contracts:
      • Bilateral (two-party)
      • Unilateral (one-party)
      • Express (written or oral)
      • Implied (by conduct)
      • Quasi (not a true contract, but has contractual elements)

    Tort Law

    • Intentional Torts:
      • Assault
      • Battery
      • False Imprisonment
      • Defamation
    • Negligent Torts:
      • Duty of Care
      • Breach of Duty
      • Causation
      • Damages
    • Strict Liability:
      • Product Liability
      • Abnormally Dangerous Activities

    Intellectual Property Law

    • Types of Intellectual Property:
      • Patents (inventions)
      • Trademarks (branding)
      • Copyrights (creative works)
      • Trade Secrets (confidential information)

    Employment Law

    • Types of Employment Relationships:
      • At-Will Employment
      • Contractual Employment
      • Independent Contractors
    • Employment Discrimination Laws:
      • Title VII (race, color, religion, sex, national origin)
      • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
      • Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)

    Securities Law

    • Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC):
      • Regulates securities markets
      • Enforces securities laws
      • Oversees stock exchanges and broker-dealers
    • Types of Securities:
      • Stocks (equity)
      • Bonds (debt)
      • Derivatives (options, futures)

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