Formation of Contracts: Master the Essentials for Business Transactions

Question 1

In contract law, which of the following is NOT considered a form of consideration?

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A gift

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Money

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Services

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A future act

Question 2

An offer can be withdrawn by the offeror:

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At any time before acceptance

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After a reasonable time has passed

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Only if the offeree has not yet started to perform

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Only if the offer was made in writing

Question 3

A minor has the legal capacity to enter into a contract:

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Only for necessities

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For any type of contract

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Never

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Only if the minor is emancipated

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for acceptance of an offer?

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It must be in writing

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It must be communicated to the offeror

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It must be unconditional

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It must be made within a reasonable amount of time

Question 5

A contract that violates the law is considered:

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Void

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Valid and enforceable

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Voidable

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Unenforceable

Question 6

Which of the following is not a type of implied contract?

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Express contract

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Implied in fact

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Implied in law

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Quasi-contract

Question 7

In contract formation, what is the primary purpose of 'consideration'?

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To provide the legal basis for enforcing a contract

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To establish the monetary value of the exchange

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To limit consideration to tangible property

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To exempt unilateral contracts from consideration

Question 8

A contract that violates public policy is considered:

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Void and unenforceable

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Valid and enforceable

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Valid but voidable

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Voidable but unenforceable

Question 9

A bilateral contract is characterized by:

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Mutual promises exchanged between both parties

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Only one party making a promise

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Either party having the option to make a promise

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Promises being exchanged for goods

Question 10

The Statute of Frauds requires certain types of contracts to be in writing in order to be enforceable:

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True

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False

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT an essential element required for a legally binding contract?

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Reputation

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Offer

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Acceptance

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Consideration

Question 12

Consideration in a contract refers to:

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Something of value exchanged between parties

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A legally binding obligation to fulfill a promise

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An agreement between parties

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A benefit received by one party

Question 13

An illegal contract is:

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Void from its inception and unenforceable by law

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Voidable at the option of one party

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Enforceable if fully performed by both parties

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Valid if both parties are unaware of its illegality

Question 14

Under the Statute of Frauds, certain types of contracts must be:

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Written and signed by the parties

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Filed with a government agency

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Notarized by a public official

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Entered into orally in the presence of witnesses

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT considered an essential element for the formation of a valid contract?

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Mutuality

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Offer

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Consideration

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Acceptance

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a valid defense against the formation of a contract?

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Mutual misunderstanding

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Lack of contractual capacity

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Illegality

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Duress

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT considered a type of illegal contract?

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Contracts for professional services that comply with regulations

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Contracts that violate public policy

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Contracts that are against the law

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Contracts that are immoral

Question 18

What is a primary consequence of forming an illegal contract?

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The contract is invalid and cannot be enforced.

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Only the party who initiated the illegality can avoid the contract.

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The contract is binding on both parties, regardless of its illegality.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT an essential element for a legally enforceable contract?

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Mutual understanding

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Offer

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Acceptance

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Consideration

Question 20

In the US, a contract cannot be voided for illegality based on:

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Unconscionability

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Federal law violation

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State law violation

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Illegal substance sale

Question 21

The Statute of Frauds aims to:

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Prevent fraud by requiring written contracts

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Simplify contract formation

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Provide contract enforcement mechanisms

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Limit contractual liability

Question 22

An express contract and an implied contract differ in that:

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Express is created by words, implied by conduct

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Express is written, implied is oral

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Express is for goods, implied is for services

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There is no difference

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a reason a contract can be declared void due to illegality?

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The contract was signed under duress.

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The contract violates a law.

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The contract violates public policy.

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The contract involves the sale of illegal goods.

Question 24

How does acceptance impact the formation of a contract and the rights and obligations of the parties involved?

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Acceptance creates a legally binding contract between the offeror and the offeree.

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Acceptance cancels the offer, making it invalid.

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Acceptance changes the terms of the offer, adding new conditions or requirements.

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Acceptance has no legal consequences, as it is simply a statement of intent.

Question 25

Which of the following factors does NOT influence a party's contractual capacity?

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Marital status

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Age

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Mental competence

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Intoxication

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a valid way to end a contract?

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One party canceling the contract without the other's agreement

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Full performance

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Mutual agreement to cancel

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One party breaking the terms of the contract

Question 27

What is the primary consequence of entering into an illegal contract or one that violates public policy?

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The contract is void and unenforceable.

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Only the party who benefits from the illegality can cancel the contract.

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The contract is still valid if the parties were unaware of its unlawful nature.

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a recognized method for terminating a contract?

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Alteration

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Performance

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Rescission

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Frustration

Question 29

An offer in contract law can be defined as:

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An expression of intent to enter into a legally binding agreement

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A mere promise to perform a particular action

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A conditional agreement between parties

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A statement of fact

Question 30

Consideration in contract law is best defined as:

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Something of value that is exchanged between parties to a contract

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A promise to perform a future act

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A legal obligation imposed by law

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An implied understanding between parties

Question 31

In general, minors possess:

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Limited contractual capacity

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Full contractual capacity

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No contractual capacity

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Capacity only for necessary contracts

Question 32

An agreement that blatantly violates established public policy principles is considered:

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Void and unenforceable

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Valid and enforceable

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Voidable at the option of the injured party

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Unenforceable but not void

Question 33

Under what circumstances can a contract be legally assigned to a third party?

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With the mutual consent of both original parties to the contract

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Only if the contract specifically allows for assignment

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Never, without the consent of all parties involved

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Always, unless the contract explicitly prohibits assignment

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT an essential element of a legally binding contract?

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Witness

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Acceptance

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Offer

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Consideration

Question 35

An offer in contract law refers to:

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A proposal by one party to enter into a contract, which if accepted by the other party, creates a binding agreement.

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A formal document that must be notarized.

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a way to revoke an offer before it is accepted?

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Acceptance

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Counteroffer

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Lapse of time

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Death or incapacity of the offeror

Question 37

According to the mirror image rule in contract formation:

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An acceptance must exactly match the terms of the offer.

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An acceptance can be made through any means of communication.

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An acceptance can be implied from conduct.

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT considered valuable consideration in the formation of a contract?

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Past consideration

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Goods

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Money

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Services

Question 39

A contract cannot be enforced if one of the parties lacks:

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Capacity

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Education

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Wealth

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Age

Question 40

A contract under seal is characterized by:

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A written contract with a specific formality, typically involving a signature and a seal.

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A contract that is implied from the conduct of the parties.

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An oral contract that is enforceable without written evidence.

Question 41

Consideration is, in the context of contract law in the US:

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The bargained-for exchange of something of legal value between parties.

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The value of the object of the contract.

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The promise to perform an act.

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The price paid for a good or service.

Question 42

Who has the capacity to enter into a binding contract in the US?

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Adults of sound mind and not under the influence of impairing substances.

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Minors and emancipated minors.

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Individuals with mental disabilities.

Question 43

An agreement that violates public policy in the US is considered:

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Illegal and unenforceable.

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Voidable by a third party.

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Voidable at the option of one party.

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Valid but subject to damages.

Question 44

A bilateral contract in the US is formed when:

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Both parties make binding promises to each other.

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A promise is made in exchange for goods.

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Only one party makes a promise.

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A promise is made in exchange for a completed act.

Question 45

What is the primary purpose of a contract in the US?

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To create legally enforceable obligations.

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To provide a record of an agreement.

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To serve as a guide for future conduct.

Question 46

A breach of contract in the US occurs when:

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A party fails to fulfill their contractual obligations without legal justification.

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A party changes their mind about the contract.

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A party discovers a better deal.

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental element necessary for a valid contract formation?

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Moral obligation

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Consideration

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Offer

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Acceptance

Question 48

An advertisement for a product displayed in a magazine is legally considered:

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An invitation to treat

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An acceptance

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An offer

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Consideration

Question 49

Which of the following is the most common method to accept an offer, resulting in a binding contract?

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Conforming to the offer's terms

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Rejecting the offer verbally

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Making a counteroffer

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Remaining passive or silent

Question 50

In contract law, what is the legal principle that requires both parties to receive something of value in exchange for their promises?

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Consideration

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Mutual assent

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Capacity

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Legality

Question 51

An agreement to engage in an illegal activity is considered:

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Void

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Valid

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Voidable

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Unenforceable

Question 52

Which of the following BEST describes a unilateral contract?

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An offer that can be accepted by performance

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An offer that requires a written acceptance

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An agreement that is unenforceable due to lack of consideration

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An agreement where both parties exchange promises

Question 53

What is the primary objective of contract law?

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To enforce promises and safeguard the rights of parties involved in contracts

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To impose penalties on individuals who violate their contractual obligations

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To solely promote economic growth and stability

Question 54

In contract law, what is the legal remedy that mandates the breaching party to fulfill the obligations outlined in the contract?

Accepted Answer

Specific performance

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Injunction

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Compensatory damages

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Rescission