Reference no: EM133262985

1. In mediation, the mediator does not give an award or opinion on the merits of the dispute.

True

False

2. The adversary system in the United States is based on the idea that the truth will emerge in courtrooms through a "battle of words" between two lawyers.

True

False

3. In a civil case, the plaintiff need not have the preponderance of the evidence on his or her side.

True

False

4. In determining whether a decision is ethical, teleological ethical theories focus on the consequences of the decision.

True

False

5. Corporations sometimes consciously choose to break the law if it poses acceptable risks such as relatively light penalties for violation, if the benefits gained by doing so are great.

True

False

6. For companies transacting business across the globe, the identification of common values may be very daunting because culture may have strong influences on the ethical attitudes of business managers.

True

False

7. The states retain the exclusive power to regulate intrastate commerce.

True

False

8. The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits the federal government from depriving any person "of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law."

True

False

9. Felonies are lesser crimes, such as traffic offenses or disorderly conduct, that are punishable by fines or confinement in a city or county jail.

True

False

10. Crimes are usually classed as felonies or misdemeanors, depending on the seriousness of the offense.

True

False

11. Under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, it is legal for any American firm to offer gifts of anything of value to foreign officials.

True

False