1. What is a tort?

A- All of the above.

B- Any legally recognizable injury arising from the negligent conduct of persons or corporations.

C- a civil wrong to a person or property other than breach of contract.

D- Any legally recognizable injury arising from the intentional conduct of persons or corporations.

E- Any legally recognizable injury arising from the failure to act of persons or corporations.

2. Conduct which is a crime is not also considered a tort. All conduct may only be either a crime or a tort.

A- True

B- False

3. What are the three elements of a contract?

A- Negotiation, Written Document, Consideration.

B-Offer, Acceptance, Written Document.

C-Negotiation, Acceptance, Written Document.

D-Offer, Acceptance, Consideration.

4. What do we mean by a "plain language" contract?

5. A contract must be written and signed by both parties in order to be enforceable.

A- True

B- False

6.One common mistake in drafting contracts is using free online resources without ensuring that they are appropriate for the circumstances meaning it is used without verifying that it does what the parties intend.

It is always better to read the contract and ensure that it accurately reflects what the parties have agreed to.

This mistake is known as:

A- not understanding the content

B- ambiguity

C- vagueness

D- typographical errors

7. In contracts, _________means an uncertainty of meaning or intention.

A- typographical errors

B- vagueness

C- ambiguity

D- not understanding the content

8. _________________ are common in contracts. Some are harmless, some are embarrassing, and others are harmful. Although some typos are easy to ignore because they do not carry legal consequences, some can be fatal to the agreement.

A- ambiguity

B- vagueness

C- Typographical errors

D- Not understanding the content

9. In the context of contracts, ___________means the language is imprecise, uncertain, and not clearly expressed. This is problematic because it could mean that the parties did not have a meeting of the minds because they were not talking about the same things.

A- not understanding the content

B- typographical errors

C- ambiguity

D- vagueness

10. In general, employees are free to quit a job at any time for any reason, with or without notice. Similarly, employers are free to end a worker's employment at any time for any reason, with or without notice. This principle is called employment ___________________.

11. In employment law, in general, you may terminate an employee for any reason so long as it is not an illegal reason.

A- True

B- False

12. The law prohibits discrimination in any aspect of employment, including hiring, firing, pay, job assignments, promotions, layoff, training, benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.

A- True

B- False

13. While not all unfavorable treatment constitutes unlawful discrimination, any employee who believes that he or she has experienced workplace discrimination can file a complaintwith the _.

A- Better Business Bureau (BBB)

B- All of the above

C- EEOC and BBB

D- None of the above

E- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

F- FCHR and BBB

G- Florida Commission on Human Rights (FCHR)

H- EEOC and FCHR

14. An _____________ is the person who is authorized to act for or in place of another. A __________ is the person who authorizes another to act on his, her, or its behalf as an agent.

15. _________ law is a fiduciary relationship created by express contract or implied actions, in which the agent has the authority to act on behalf of the principal and legally bind the principal to third parties.

A- agency

B- contract

C- tort

D- employment

16. We discussed various types of discrimination prohibited by the laws enforced by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).Discuss ONE of these types of discrimination. What steps can you, as an employer, take to lessen this potential liability?

17. The book describes 5 major exceptions to the Employment at will doctrine. Name 3 of these exceptions:

1-________

2-________

3-________

18. According to our book, there are FOUR common mistakes when writing a contract. The 4 most common mistakes when writing a contract are: [select all that apply]

A- ambiguity

B- using plain language

C- not understanding the content

D- making sure everyone understands the terms

E- vagueness

F- typographical errors

G- hiring an attorney

19. Torts can be broadly categorized into three categories, depending on the level of intent demonstrated by the __________ (the person committing the tort). If the tortfeasor acted with intent to cause the damage or harm, then an ___________ tort has occurred. If the tortfeasor didn't act intentionally but failed to act as a reasonable person, then a _______________ tort has occurred. Finally, a tort occurs where the tortfeasor is held responsible regardless of intent.

- Word Bank (use these words to fill in the blanks, not all words will be used): criminal, reckless, negligent, accidental, perpertator, strict liability, forgivable, tortfeasor, intentional

20- Match the correct type of legal action (Contract, Tort, or Crime) with the corresponding Obligation, Enforcement, and Consequence. (HINT - There are 3 answers for each legal action)

1- Obligation: The parties agree to a contract which imposes duties on them.

[ Choose ] Tort Crime Contract

2- Obligation: Civil law imposes duties.

[ Choose ] Tort Crime Contract

3- Obligation: Legislatures pass laws prohibiting certain conduct.

[ Choose ] Tort Crime Contract

4- Enforcement: Party to contract or beneficiary sues for breach of contract.

[ Choose ] Tort Crime Contract

5- Enforcement: Injured party sues for tort claims.

[ Choose ] Tort Crime Contract

6- Enforcement: Government prosecutes.

[ Choose ] Tort Crime Contract

7- Consequences: Monetary damages.

[ Choose ] Tort Crime Contract

8- Consequences: Monetary damages; injunction.

[ Choose ] Tort Crime Contract

9- Consequences: Criminal conviction may include fine, imprisonment, & restitution.

[ Choose ] Tort Crime Contract