FBLA Business Law and Ethics

Question 1

What are the four essential elements required for a valid contract?

Accepted Answer

Offer, acceptance, consideration, capacity

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Signature, witness, notary, date

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Payment, delivery, receipt, approval

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Warranty, guarantee, bond, surety

Question 2

What is 'negligence' in business law?

Accepted Answer

Failure to exercise reasonable care, resulting in harm

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Intentional harm to another party

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Breach of a written contract

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Unauthorized use of intellectual property

Question 3

What does the term 'intellectual property' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Creations of the mind protected by law, such as patents and copyrights

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Physical assets owned by a business

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A company's customer database

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Trade secrets only

Question 4

Which business structure provides owners with limited liability protection while avoiding double taxation?

Accepted Answer

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

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Sole proprietorship

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C-Corporation

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General partnership

Question 5

What is 'breach of contract'?

Accepted Answer

Failing to fulfill one's obligations under a valid contract

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Signing a contract under duress

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Terminating a contract legally

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Modifying contract terms by mutual agreement

Question 6

What is the purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in a business context?

Accepted Answer

To prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities

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To regulate minimum wage requirements

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To set safety standards for manufacturing

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To govern international trade agreements