27. What is Embezzlement?

A. It involves obtaining a trade secret by improper means.

B. It is the use of deception to acquire the secrets of an economic competitor for financial gain.

C. It occurs when someone takes property that was in his or her possession lawfully and then converts it to his or her own use.

D. It is the use of deception to receive insurance funds.

E. It is the trespassory taking of property with the intent to deprive the owner of it.

31. The doctrine of prior restraint:

A. prohibits the government from preventing the free exercise of a religion.

B. prevents the government from restricting or punishing speech before it is uttered or published.

C. extends limitations on government behavior in the Bill of Rights to apply to the states as well.

D. prohibits the government from establishing a religion.

E. prohibits "cruel and unusual" punishment.

35. The most complete ownership interest is represented by:

A. life estate.

B. fee tail.

C. tenancy in common.

D. fee simple absolute.

E. fee simple defeasible.

36. With reference to the bicameral legislature in the United States, the _____ maintains the exclusive right to provide advice and consent to the president.

A. House of Lords

B. Commons

C. Senate

D. Second Chamber

E. Lower House

38. The rules of professional conduct for attorneys are drafted and enforced by:

A. the Supreme Court.

B. a United States Attorney.

C. organizations external to the adjudicating bar.

D. the FBI.

E. the bar itself.

39. When can silence be treated as acceptance?

A. When the offer is made.

B. When a counteroffer is made.

C. If the offeree agrees that silence can be treated as acceptance.

D. If the offeror wants to treat silence as acceptance.

E. Never

41. Which of the following Acts is a U.S. federal employment law for protecting the rights of U.S. citizens working for U.S. companies oversees?

A. The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

B. The Alien Torts Claims Act

C. The Oriental Exclusion Act

D. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act

E. The Occupational Safety and Health Act

45. The highest duty of any attorney is:

A. the administration of justice.

B. winning the case.

C. their client.

D. the judge's opinion.

E. passing the bar.

49. Misrepresentation:

A. is a defense that can be used when fulfilling a contract has become unfair for one party.

B. is rarely a successful defense to contract

C. is when a party makes a false statement that induces the other party to enter into the contract.

D. occurs when people lack capacity.

E. requires certain contracts to be in writing and signed by the defendant to be enforceable against the defendant.