Business Law Overview

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What area of business law covers agreements that create obligations enforceable by law?

  • Contracts (correct)
  • Bankruptcy
  • Property Law
  • Agency

Which of the following describes a relationship where one party acts on behalf of another?

  • Corporation
  • Partnership
  • Agency (correct)
  • Sole Proprietorship

What is a business owned and run by one person, who is personally liable for all business debts, known as?

  • Sole Proprietorship (correct)
  • Partnership
  • Limited Liability Company
  • Corporation

Which type of business organization protects creations of the mind?

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What is the term for a failure to perform the obligations specified in a contract?

<p>Breach of Contract (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which kind of authority is explicitly granted to an agent by the principal?

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Which bankruptcy chapter involves selling a debtor's assets to pay creditors?

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What do antitrust laws primarily aim to prevent?

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Which area of law ensures products are safe for consumers?

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Real property refers to:

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Flashcards

Business Law

The legal principles and rules governing commercial transactions, organizations, and activities.

Contract

A legally binding agreement between two or more parties.

Acceptance

Unconditional agreement to the terms of an offer.

Consideration

Something of value exchanged by each party to the contract.

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Capacity

Legal ability to enter into a contract.

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Agency

Relationship where one party (agent) acts on behalf of another (principal).

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Actual Authority

Explicitly granted authority.

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Apparent Authority

Authority that a principal leads a third party to believe an agent possesses.

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Sole Proprietorship

A business owned and run by one person; the owner is personally liable for all business debts.

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Partnership

An association of two or more persons to carry on a business for profit.

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