Question 1

Zeron Corporation is incorporated in West Virginia.It now wants to open a retail outlet in Kentucky.Zeron must obtain a certificate of authority allowing it to do business in Kentucky.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In corporations,the managers are necessarily owners.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The Internal Revenue Service allows taxation of certain corporations to be similar to that of partnerships.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following run the day-to-day operations of a corporation?

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A)   Shareholders
B)   Board of directors
C)   Officers
D)   Subscribers

Question 5

A corporation is considered a citizen:

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A)   under the Fourteenth Amendment's "privileges or immunities" clause.
B)   of the state of its incorporation or where it has its principal office.
C)   of all states where it does business.
D)   All of these statements are true.

Question 6

A suit may be brought by the state to challenge the existence of a de facto corporation in a quo warranto action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Whether a corporation is a de facto corporation may be challenged by:

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A)   an individual.
B)   another corporation.
C)   the state.
D)   Any of these.

Question 8

Tolkien Corporation,incorporated in Delaware,opens a warehouse in a western state from which it ships goods.If Tolkien does not have a certificate of authority to do business within the western state:

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A)   it will face no sanctions or penalties.
B)   the corporation will be shut down.
C)   the corporation's officers and directors may be held personally liable on contracts made within the state.
D)   Any of these may happen.

Question 9

Which of the following is not a characteristics of a corporation?

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A)   It has perpetual existence.
B)   It is a legal entity of its own.
C)   It is able to be sued and to sue.
D)   It is usually managed by its shareholders.

Question 10

If an act is ultra vires,it is beyond the legal authority of the corporation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A postincorporation subscription is:

Accepted Answer

A)   like a preincorporation subscription in that the subscriber may withdraw the offer to enter into the subscription any time before the corporation accepts it.
B)   treated as a contract between the subscriber and the corporation.
C)   not recognized under the RMBCA.
D)   defined under the RMBCA as a contract between all subscribers.

Question 12

Which of the following is correct regarding the characteristics of a corporation?

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A)   A corporation is considered a person within the meaning of the Eighth Amendment.
B)   The Fifth Amendment provisions against self-incrimination protect a corporation.
C)   A corporation is protected by the Fourth Amendment's provision against unreasonable searches and seizures.
D)   A corporation is taxed like a partnership.

Question 13

Which of the following may influence a promoter to choose to incorporate in a particular state?

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A)   Its restrictions on dividend payments
B)   Its tax on corporate earnings
C)   The rights granted to shareholders
D)   All of these

Question 14

Under the RMBCA,a corporation can act as an incorporator of another corporation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 15

The business corporation is a key institution not only in the American economy but also in the world power structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The majority of courts view a stock subscription as merely an offer that cannot be accepted until:

Accepted Answer

A)   the corporation enters a novation with the subscriber.
B)   the promoter signs in the name of the corporation.
C)   the corporation comes into existence.
D)   there is a written agreement. C

Question 17

A corporation formed in substantial compliance with the incorporation statute and the required organizational procedures is a:

Accepted Answer

A)   de facto corporation.
B)   de jure corporation.
C)   corporation by estoppel.
D)   private corporation.

Question 18

Define "promoter" in reference to a corporation.

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Question 19

Tavin,employed by Moreba Corporation,fraudulently represents Moreba's product while attempting to make a sale.Tavin,but not Moreba Corporation,may be found liable for fraud.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 20

Which of the following names would NOT be permitted under most general incorporation statutes?

Accepted Answer

A)   Acme Ltd.
B)   Acme Co.
C)   Acme Inc.
D)   Acme

Exam 33: Nature,formation,and Powers

Zeron Corporation is incorporated in West Virginia.It now wants to open a retail outlet in Kentucky.Zeron must obtain a certificate of authority allowing it to do business in Kentucky.

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In corporations,the managers are necessarily owners.

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The Internal Revenue Service allows taxation of certain corporations to be similar to that of partnerships.

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Which of the following run the day-to-day operations of a corporation?

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A corporation is considered a citizen:

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A suit may be brought by the state to challenge the existence of a de facto corporation in a quo warranto action.

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Whether a corporation is a de facto corporation may be challenged by:

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Tolkien Corporation,incorporated in Delaware,opens a warehouse in a western state from which it ships goods.If Tolkien does not have a certificate of authority to do business within the western state:

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Which of the following is not a characteristics of a corporation?

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If an act is ultra vires,it is beyond the legal authority of the corporation.

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A postincorporation subscription is:

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Which of the following is correct regarding the characteristics of a corporation?

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Which of the following may influence a promoter to choose to incorporate in a particular state?

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Under the RMBCA,a corporation can act as an incorporator of another corporation.

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The business corporation is a key institution not only in the American economy but also in the world power structure.

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The majority of courts view a stock subscription as merely an offer that cannot be accepted until:

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A corporation formed in substantial compliance with the incorporation statute and the required organizational procedures is a:

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Define "promoter" in reference to a corporation.

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Tavin,employed by Moreba Corporation,fraudulently represents Moreba's product while attempting to make a sale.Tavin,but not Moreba Corporation,may be found liable for fraud.

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Which of the following names would NOT be permitted under most general incorporation statutes?

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