BUSINESS LAW ASSIGNMENT

Question 1
The U.S. Constitution protects private sector employees through provisions for equal protection and due process.
True
False

Question 2
Federal employment law does NOT protect against discrimination based on:
Sexual orientation
Religion
Age
Mental illness

Question 3
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 4
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1986 only protects men and women over age 65 against discrimination because of their age in hiring or promotion.
True
False

Question 5
Under Title IV of the 1964 Civil Rights Act the Catholic Church is required to ordain women for the priesthood.
True
False

Question 6
Mariel hires Andrew as manager of her store and tells him she will hire all the other employees. Andrew hires Dan, whom he feels is exceptionally qualified. Which of the following best describes the situation?
Mariel is liable to Dan.
Andrew is liable to Mariel.
Andrew is liable to Dan.
Two of these
All of these

Question 7
State employment laws cannot forbid discrimination based on sexual orientation because discrimination based on sexual orientation is not expressly forbidden under federal civil rights law.
True
False

Question 8
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 9
With authority, Ganeesh contracts to buy Sam's farm for Belinda. Because he believes that Sam will raise the price if he finds out that he is representing Belinda, Ganeesh does not tell Sam he is representing anyone. On the day of the closing, neither Ganeesh nor Belinda shows up. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
Sam could hold Ganeesh liable on the contract.
Sam could hold Belinda liable on the contract.
Belinda could legally withdraw from the contract before the closing.
If he is sued, Ganeesh can recover indemnification from Belinda.
All of these

Question 10
Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act also applies to employers who employ less than 15 persons for a maximum of 15 hours per week during the year.
True
False