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True/False

1. Three ways torts differ from crimes are differences in the burden of proof at trial, differences in terminology and consequences, and differences in parties.

2. A judge can be sued by a defendant about whom the judge has made defamatory statements in the courtroom.

3. Trespass to land occurs when someone enters onto, above, or below the surface of land owned by someone else, without the owner's permission.

4. Blue collar crime usually involves property, not individuals, and is applicable to business when business property is involved.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

5. "White collar crimes" include

A. burglary

B. murder

C. health care fraud

D. none of the above

6. A corporation's management likely has ethical duties to

A. its owners (the shareholders)

B. its employees

C. the general public (society or community), including consumers

D. its owners, its employees, and the general public, including consumers

7. In Washington, a landowner has the least legal duty to

A. A trespasser

B. A social guest

C. An invitee

D. None of the above; in Washington, a landowner has the same duty to all who come onto the landowner's property.

8. United States statutes that contain criminal penalties for environmental violations include

A. the Clean Air Act.

B. the Clean Water Act.

C. the Endangered Species Act.

D. all of the above.

9. We know that an organization is behaving ethically if it

A. Treats employees, customers, investors, and the public fairly.

B. Holds every member personally accountable for his or her action.

C. Communicates core values and principles to all members and demands and rewards integrity from all members in all situations.

D. All of the above.