Ashford BUS311 Week 3 Quiz Latest 2020 March

BUS311 Business Law

Week 3 Quiz

Question 1

The U.S. has laws that prevent an employer from terminating employees without due cause.

  True

  False

Question 2

An employer has a duty to indemnify, or compensate an employee for any losses suffered as a result of authorized legal acts that the employee performs under the employment agreement.

  True

  False

Question 3

The U.S. Constitution protects private sector employees through provisions for equal protection and due process.

  True

  False

Question 4

Among other things, the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 regulates minimum wage hours worked and overtime, employees’ breaks and child labor.

  True

  False

Question 5

Without authority, Christina contracts on behalf of Lawrence, to buy Valeria’s car for $3,000. Which of the following is true?

  Lawrence will be liable unless he tells Valeria immediately that Christina was not his agent.

  Valeria could withdraw from the contract without liability.

  Lawrence could ratify if he does so before Valeria withdraws.

  Two of these

Question 6

A fiduciary relationship is where one owes another a very high standard of loyalty and care, including the duty to look out for the other’s best interest and the duty to give notice of anything the other might reasonably wish to know.

  True

  False

Question 7

Mariel hires Andrew as manager of her sporting goods store. Nothing is said to Andrew about hiring other employees, but the store is understaffed, so Andrew hires two clerks. Andrew has what type of authority to hire the clerks?

  Actual authority

  Apparent authority

  Ratified authority

  No authority

Question 8

Under Title IV of the 1964 Civil Rights Act

the Catholic Church is required to ordain women for the priesthood.

You Answered

  True

  False

Question 9

Petra appoints Alexander as her real estate agent to help her buy a house. Harry appoints Alexander as his agent to help sell Harry’s house. Alexander thinks Petra would like Harry’s house, and would be willing to pay Harry’s asking price. Which of the following may Alexander lawfully do?

  Arrange the sale after full disclosure to both Petra and Harry

  Arrange the sale after telling Petra about his prior relationship with Harry

  Arrange the sale after telling Harry about his prior relationship with Petra

  None of these; Alexander cannot represent either party in this situation.

Question 10

Federal employment law does NOT protect against discrimination based on:

  Sexual orientation

  Religion

  Age

  Mental illness