California Business Law
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Which type of corporation is owned by a small group of people and not publicly traded?

  • Publicly held corporation
  • Shareholders corporation
  • Board of directors corporation
  • Closely held corporation (correct)

What is the term used to describe the act of a corporation doing something beyond its legal authority or power?

  • Ultra vires act (correct)
  • Termination
  • Merger
  • Dissolution

What is the minimum number of members required to be present for a meeting to conduct business?

  • One-third
  • Majority
  • All members
  • Quorum (correct)

What is the term used to describe the process of combining two or more corporations into a single entity?

<p>Merger (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the portion of a corporation's profits that is distributed to its shareholders?

<p>Dividends (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the group of individuals elected by the shareholders to oversee the management of a corporation?

<p>Board of Directors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a corporation that is owned by a large number of individuals and is publicly traded?

<p>Publicly Held Corporation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the legal document that establishes a corporation and its structure?

<p>Articles of Incorporation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a corporation that is owned by a small group of individuals and is not publicly traded?

<p>Closely Held Corporation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the act of selling the assets of a corporation rather than selling the corporation itself?

<p>Sale of Assets (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the minimum number of members required to be present for a meeting to conduct business?

<p>Quorum (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the act of a corporation doing something beyond its legal authority or power?

<p>Ultra Vires Act (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the process of ending a corporation's existence and liquidating its assets?

<p>Dissolution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the individuals responsible for the day-to-day operations of a corporation?

<p>Corporate Officers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the legal obligation of a corporation to act in the best interest of its shareholders?

<p>Duties (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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