Contracts: Performance and Breach - Business Law Quiz

Question 1

Which of the following is a fundamental obligation of all parties to a contract?

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To act in good faith and deal fairly with each other

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To provide notice of termination

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To pay taxes related to the contract

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To obtain insurance for the contract

Question 2

When a party fails to fulfill their contractual obligations, what is the resulting legal status known as?

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Breach of contract

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Anticipatory breach

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Material breach

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Specific performance

Question 3

In determining whether a breach of contract is material, which of the following factors is most significant?

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The extent of the breach

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The intent of the breaching party

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The foreseeability of the breach

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The subjective belief of the non-breaching party

Question 4

In the context of specific performance, what is the primary consideration for the court in deciding whether to grant the remedy?

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The uniqueness of the subject matter of the contract

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The availability of adequate monetary damages

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The hardship to the breaching party

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The intent of the parties

Question 5

True or False: Punitive damages are awarded in breach of contract cases to compensate the non-breaching party for their actual losses.

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False

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True

Question 6

Which option is NOT a type of contract remedy?

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Repudiation

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Compensatory damages

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Specific performance

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Injunction

Question 7

What is the legal standard for breach of contract under US law?

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Material breach

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Intentional misconduct

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Substantial impairment

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Fundamental change

Question 8

What is the primary purpose of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)?

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To provide a uniform set of rules governing commercial transactions

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To protect consumers from unfair trade practices

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To regulate the sale of securities

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To enforce antitrust laws

Question 9

What is the key distinction between an express and an implied contract?

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An express contract is created by words, while an implied contract is created by conduct

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An express contract is verbal, while an implied contract is written

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An express contract requires consideration, while an implied contract does not

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There is no difference between express and implied contracts

Question 10

What is the Statute of Frauds?

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A law that requires certain types of contracts to be in writing

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A law that sets a time limit for bringing a breach of contract action

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A law that protects consumers from unfair trade practices

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A law that governs the sale of securities

Question 11

Which remedy aims to restore the non-breaching party to the position they would have been in if the contract had been fulfilled?

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Specific performance

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Damages

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Rescission

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Injunction

Question 12

In a contract for the sale of goods, what is the measure of damages for breach?

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The difference between the contract price and the market price at the time of breach

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The actual loss suffered by the non-breaching party

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The amount of lost profits

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The cost of completion

Question 13

What is the primary legal consequence of a material breach of contract?

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Both A and B.

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It gives the non-breaching party the right to rescind the contract.

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It gives the non-breaching party the right to damages.

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Neither A nor B.

Question 14

What is the primary purpose of the Statute of Frauds?

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To prevent fraud by requiring certain contracts to be in writing

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To ensure that all contracts are fair and equitable

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To provide a cooling-off period for parties to cancel contracts

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To protect the rights of minors

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of an anticipatory breach of contract?

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Repudiation

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Assignment

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Novation

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Rescission

Question 16

Which of the following factors is NOT typically considered by courts when determining whether a contract is unconscionable?

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The price of the goods or services

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The relative bargaining power of the parties

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The sophistication of the parties

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The commercial setting of the contract

Question 17

What type of damages are typically awarded to compensate for a party's losses resulting from a breach of contract?

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Compensatory damages

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Nominal damages

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Punitive damages

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Liquidated damages

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a type of anticipatory breach?

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Breach of condition

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Express repudiation

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Implied repudiation

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Wrongful interference

Question 19

What is the main purpose of the parol evidence rule?

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To prevent the introduction of oral evidence that contradicts or varies the terms of a written contract

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To allow the introduction of oral evidence to explain the terms of a written contract

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To provide a way to void written contracts that are unfair

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To encourage parties to rely solely on written contracts

Question 20

Which remedy is most commonly granted for breach of a covenant not to compete?

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Injunction

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Specific performance

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Rescission

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Damages

Question 21

In contract law, what is the primary distinction between a condition and a warranty?

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Breach of a condition allows for contract termination, while breach of a warranty does not.

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Conditions are always explicitly stated, while warranties can be implied.

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Warranties apply exclusively to contracts involving the sale of goods.

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Conditions hold greater significance than warranties.

Question 22

Which of the following is not an essential element of a valid contract?

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Written form

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Offer and acceptance

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Mutual assent

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Consideration

Question 23

What legal remedy allows a non-breaching party to cancel the contract and seek compensation for losses?

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Rescission

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Specific performance

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Injunction

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Damages

Question 24

What type of damages aims to compensate the non-breaching party for the actual losses suffered due to the breach?

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Compensatory damages

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Nominal damages

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Punitive damages

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Liquidated damages

Question 25

Which of the following is a legal obligation that arises when a party fails to fulfill their contractual promises?

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Contractual liability

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Statutory liability

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Tort liability

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Criminal liability

Question 26

What is the legal time period within which a party must initiate a lawsuit for breach of contract?

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Statute of limitations

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Warranty period

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Remedies period

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Breach window

Question 27

Which type of breach of contract occurs when a party fails to perform a substantial portion of their contractual obligations?

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Material breach

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Anticipatory breach

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Minor breach

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Fundamental breach

Question 28

What legal principle excuses a party from liability for non-performance due to events beyond their reasonable control?

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Force majeure

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Act of God

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Frustration of purpose

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Unforeseeable circumstances

Question 29

What is the legal obligation of a party to act in a manner that meets the reasonable expectations of the other party under the contract?

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Good faith

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Estoppel

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Fraud

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Unfair dealing

Question 30

Which of the following CANNOT be a valid ground for terminating a contract due to a party's breach?

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Expiration of the contract term

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Material breach

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Anticipatory breach

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Impossibility of performance

Question 31

What is the primary legal remedy available to a party who has suffered a breach of contract?

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Compensatory damages

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Punitive damages

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Specific performance

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Rescission

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a factor considered in determining whether a breach of contract is material?

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Intent of the breaching party

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Nature of the breached term

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Degree of harm caused by the breach

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Foreseeability of the breach

Question 33

What is the legal concept that allows a party to terminate a contract before the time specified for performance based on the other party's conduct?

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Anticipatory breach

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Material breach

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Fundamental breach

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Excuse of non-performance

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of breaching a contract?

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Specific performance

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Liability for damages

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Loss of reputation

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Criminal prosecution

Question 35

What is the primary purpose of a written contract?

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To provide evidence of the terms of the agreement

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To prevent fraud

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To make the contract more difficult to terminate

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To protect the rights of consumers

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a type of injunction that can be issued by a court to prevent a breach of contract?

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Compensatory injunction

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Preliminary injunction

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Permanent injunction

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Prohibitory injunction

Question 37

What is the "best efforts" standard in the context of a contract?

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A requirement that a party use reasonable efforts to achieve a desired outcome

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An absolute guarantee that a party will achieve the desired outcome

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A commitment to complete the contract within a specific period

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An agreement to pay damages if the desired outcome is not achieved

Question 38

In which situation does the doctrine of frustration of purpose apply?

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A contract becomes impossible to fulfill due to an unexpected event.

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A party violates a contract, leading to a lawsuit.

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A court prevents a party from fulfilling their contractual duties.

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The parties to a contract change its terms by mutual agreement.

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a valid defense to a breach of contract claim?

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Mutual rescission (both parties agreeing to cancel the contract)

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Impossibility of performance

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Statute of limitations (time limit to file a lawsuit)

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Lack of capacity (legal ability to enter into a binding agreement)

Question 40

When a party fails to fulfill its obligations under a contract, it is said to have committed a:

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Breach of contract (failure to fulfill contractual obligations)

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Breach of warranty (failure to meet promised quality or performance)

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Tort (civil wrong)

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Crime (violation of criminal law)

Question 41

Which of the following is a type of anticipatory breach?

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Repudiation (clear statement that one party will not perform)

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Actual breach (failure to perform when required)

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Material breach (significant failure to perform)

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Partial breach (failure to perform a minor part of the contract)

Question 42

What is the purpose of the doctrine of substantial performance?

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To excuse parties from performance if they have substantially performed their obligations (minor deviations allowed)

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To allow parties to recover damages even if they have not fully performed their obligations

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To prevent parties from being held liable for minor breaches of contract

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To provide a defense to breach of contract claims based on impossibility of performance

Question 43

What is the Statute of Frauds?

Accepted Answer

A law that requires certain types of contracts to be in writing to be enforceable

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A law that protects consumers from fraud

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A law that governs the sale of goods

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A law that governs the formation of contracts

Question 44

A contract where the terms are expressed solely through spoken words is referred to as a:

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Oral contract

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Written contract

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Implied contract

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Express contract

Question 45

Which of the following is a potential legal consequence of breaching a contract?

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Monetary damages

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Suspension of driver's license

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Loss of voting rights

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Criminal prosecution

Question 46

When a party fails to meet their obligations under a contract, it is known as:

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Breach of contract

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Anticipatory breach

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Fundamental breach

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Material breach

Question 47

When a party reasonably believes the other party will breach the contract, they may:

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Terminate the contract

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File a lawsuit immediately

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Renegotiate the terms of the contract

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Wait for the breach to occur

Question 48

In common law, which remedy compels the party who breached a contract to fulfill their promised obligation?

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Specific performance

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Rescission

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Injunction

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Monetary damages

Question 49

A contract that is unenforceable due to insufficient consideration is considered:

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Void

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Executed

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Unconscionable

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Voidable

Question 50

Which of the following is an obligation of parties to a contract?

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To perform the terms of the contract

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To avoid causing harm to the other party

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To violate the terms of the contract

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To act in bad faith

Question 51

Which of the following remedies is NOT available to a party who has been wronged by a breach of contract?

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Punitive damages

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Rescission

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Specific performance

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Compensatory damages

Question 52

When is a party NOT excused from performing a contractual obligation?

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When performance is inconvenient

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When the other party breaches the contract first

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When performance is impossible

Question 53

What is a general characteristic of the statute of limitations for breach of contract?

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Varies depending on the jurisdiction and type of contract

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Always five years

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Always one year

Question 54

What is the primary purpose of the parol evidence rule?

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To prevent the introduction of extrinsic evidence that contradicts the terms of a written contract

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To allow parties to modify a written contract orally

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To make it easier to prove the terms of a contract