D Question 5 Which of the following best describes "proximate cause?" 2 pts OA cause that is foreseeable and "not too remote." O An event that is a "breach of the duty of due care" on the part of the defendant. O When the injuries to the plaintiff are not the foreseeable result of the defendant's conduct. OA defense to a plaintiff's action where the plaintiff has knowingly entered into a risky activity that results in injury.

19. ________ behavior is when you stand up for your rights, but you do it in a manner that violates others' rights in an offensive manner. A. Assertive B. Passive C. Aggressive D. None of these   20. The ________ conflict-management style deals with the issue head-on. A. Facting B. Facing C. Direct D. Forcing

An action in tort is brought by the district attorney.

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A lawsuit is an example of a contingent liability for the defendant. O True False

When a contingent liability exists, the likelihood for loss can be evaluated as probable, reasonably possible, or remote. A remote loss is a loss where the chance of occurrence is slight a loss that is likely to occur a loss where the chance of occurrence is moderate falls between the chance of occurrence is slight and a loss is likely to occur

When it comes to a manufacturer who is negligently manufacture goods, a. only the consumer who purchased the goods and suffered harm may sue the manufacturer b. only the family members who suffer harm can sue the manufacturer c/ both the consumer and hir family members who suffer harm can sue the manufacture d. the family members cannot sue the manufacturer because there is no privity between them and the manufacturer e. none of the above

Under the U.S. Rules of Evidence, a judge may exclude relevant evidence for a variety of reasons. Which of the following is a situation where a judge can refuse to admit relevant evidence? A. The evidence is unduly prejudicial. B. The evidence is hypothetical. C. The evidence might be offensive. D. The evidence is narrative.

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution covers a person’s right not to testify against himself? A. Fifth Amendment. B. Fourth Amendment. C. Sixth Amendment. D. Fourteenth Amendment.

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