Here are the answers to the questions based on your prompts:
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Choose all that apply. Which of the following would fall under criminal law?
- Murder
- Embezzlement
Defamation and Trespasser are typically considered civil matters, while Murder and Embezzlement are clearly criminal offenses.
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A private injury or wrong is criminal law.
- False
A private injury or wrong typically falls under civil law, not criminal law.
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There are 4 types of Torts.
- True
There are generally recognized as four main types of torts: intentional torts, negligence, strict liability, and statutory torts.
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Which of the following is not an intentional tort?
- Negligence
Negligence is a type of tort, but it is not classified as an intentional tort. The other options (False Imprisonment, Nuisance, Assault) are intentional torts.
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Which of the following deals with rules for securing and enforcing legal rights to artistic works?
- Intellectual Property Law
Intellectual Property Law concerns the rights related to creative works and protections thereof.
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Laws designed to prevent the businesses that engage in unfair practices from gaining an advantage over competitors is which type of law?
- Consumer Protection Law
Consumer Protection Law aims to prevent unfair business practices and protect consumers.
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In contract law, bilateral means:
- A promise for a promise
Bilateral contracts involve mutual promises between parties.
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In contract law, express contracts are formed by the conduct of the parties.
- False
Express contracts are formed by explicit terms and agreements, not just by conduct (which would be implied contracts).
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In civil law, an attorney is provided if the defendant cannot afford one.
- False
In civil law, there is no guarantee of a court-appointed attorney for defendants; this is commonly found in criminal law.
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A penalty for breaking a criminal law is the potential loss of liberty.
- True
A penalty for breaking criminal law can include imprisonment, thus leading to a loss of liberty.
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