Vocational Education - Personal and Business Law

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Vocational Education - Personal and Business Law

Basics Of The Law

Ethics and Law
The learner will be able to identify consequences of unethical and illegal conduct.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	EHS(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.0

Sources of the Law
The learner will be able to describe the powers and limitations of the federal and state governments as stated in the US Constitution.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	EHS(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.0

Structure of the Courts
The learner will be able to differentiate among cases that belong within the jurisdiction of the federal and state, territory, and province court systems.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	EHS(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.0

Juvenile Court
The learner will be able to compare the role of juvenile court with the role of the courts within a state, territory, or province.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.0

U.S. Supreme Court
The learner will be able to differentiate between the roles of the U.S. Supreme Court and state, territory, and province supreme courts.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.0

Classification of Procedural Law
The learner will be able to compare and contrast the steps in a civil law suit with the steps in a criminal prosecution.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	EHS(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.0

Appellate Process
The learner will be able to describe the appellate process in criminal and civil cases.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.0

Criminal and Civil Trials
The learner will be able to list and explain the steps in criminal and civil trials.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.0

Classification of Substantive Law
The learner will be able to define the different types of business crimes, such as arson, forgery, and embezzlement.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	EHS(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.0

Defenses to Criminal Acts
The learner will be able to determine several defenses to criminal acts, such as the insanity defense and self-defense.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.0

Torts and Crimes
The learner will be able to distinguish between torts and crimes.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.0

Negligence
The learner will be able to differentiate between and give examples of negligence and intentional torts.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.0

Reasonable Person Test
The learner will be able to explain the concepts of the reasonable person test and proximate cause.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.0

Criminal Law and Tort Law Penalties
The learner will be able to describe the penalties available for criminal law and the remedies available in tort law.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.0

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Contract Law

Classes of Contracts
The learner will be able to differentiate among classes of contracts, such as bilateral and unilateral; express and implied; and oral and written.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	EHS(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.2

Offer and Acceptance
The learner will be able to explain how offer and acceptance can create contractual rights and duties.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.2

Consideration
The learner will be able to define and distinguish between different types of consideration and list the exceptions to the requirements of consideration.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.2

Contracts With Minors
The learner will be able to explain a minor's right to avoid a contract and identify people who lack contractual capacity.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.2

Statute of Frauds
The learner will be able to list the essential information that should be included in writing under the statute of frauds.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.2

Unconscionability
The learner will be able to describe the concept of unconscionability and compare it to illegality.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.2

Third Party Contracts
The learner will be able to explain the various rules applied to contracts involving third parties.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.2

Breach of Contract
The learner will be able to describe the breach of contract and the remedies available when a contract is breached.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.2

Law of Sales
The learner will be able to distinguish between a sale of goods and other transactions relating to goods.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	EHS(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.2

Consumer Law
The learner will be able to identify legislation which regulates consumer credit, such as Fair Credit Reporting Act, Fair Credit Billing Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Fair Credit Collection Practices Act, and Consumer Protection Act.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	EHS(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.2

Consumer Protection
The learner will be able to discuss consumer protection, such as the Federal Trade Commission Act, the Consumer Product Safety Act, and the Consumer Leasing Act.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.2

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Agency and Employment

Agency
The learner will be able to distinguish between an agent and individuals, such as independent contractors, real estate brokers, bailees, and trustees.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	EHS(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.1

Power of Attorney
The learner will be able to distinguish between a general power of attorney and a limited power of attorney.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.1

Employment
The learner will be able to identify legislation that regulates employment conditions, such as the Fair Labor Standard Act, the Immigration Reform and Control Act, and the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	EHS(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.1

Testing
The learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basis on which employees or applicants may be asked to take tests, such as aptitude, psychological, polygraph, and drug tests.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.1

Collective Bargaining
The learner will be able to describe the collective bargaining process.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.1

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Business Organizations

Sole Proprietorships
The learner will be able to outline the legal procedures for forming and running sole proprietorships.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.1

Partnerships
The learner will be able to explain property rights, sharing of profits, and dissolution of a partnership.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.1

Limited Partnership
The learner will be able to distinguish a limited partnership from a general partnership.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.1

Corporations
The learner will be able to differentiate among types of corporations, such as profit, no-profit, domestic, foreign, and S corporations.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.1

Stock
The learner will be able to differentiate between among types of stock, such as common and preferred.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.1

Shareholders
The learner will be able to identify shareholder rights and liabilities.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.1

Limited Liability Corporation
The learner will be able to define limited liability corporation and explain the advantages and disadvantages of a limited liability corporation.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.1

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Property Law

Personal Property
The learner will be able to identify the forms of co-ownership of personal property.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.0

Bailment
The learner will be able to explain how bailment is created and describe the standard of care different bailees are required to exercise over bailed property.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.0

Real Property
The learner will be able to distinguish among liens, licenses, and easements and explain the difference.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.0

Landlords and Tenants
The learner will be able to describe the kinds of rental relationships that landlords and tenants may create.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.0

Commercial Paper
The learner will be able to explain the importance and function of commercial paper.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.0

Negotiable Instruments
The learner will be able to describe the different types of negotiable instruments and different types of endorsements.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.0

Contractual Relationship with a Bank
The learner will be able to explain the contractual relationship between the bank and its customers and describe stop payment orders and the legal effects of forgeries and material alterations.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.0

Insurance
The learner will be able to define insurance and Differentiate between requirements for an insurable interest for property insurance with those needed for life insurance.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.0

Life Insurance
The learner will be able to compare and contrast the different types of life insurance, such as ordinary, limited payment, endowment, and term.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.0

Property Insurance
The learner will be able to compare and contrast the different types of property insurance, such as automobile, home owner's, and marine.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.0

Health Insurance
The learner will be able to explain some of the differences in health insurance.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.0

Secured Transactions
The learner will be able to describe a secured transaction and explain the requirements for creating a valid security interest.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.0

Bankruptcy
The learner will be able to describe and discuss the various aspects of bankruptcy, such as Chapter 7, Liquidation; Chapter 11, Reorganization; and Chapter 30, Reorganization of Debts.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.0

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Wills and Trusts

Wills
The learner will be able to identify the requirements necessary for creating a valid will and explain how a will can be modified or revoked.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.0

Trusts
The learner will be able to differentiate among the various types of trusts, such as charitable, private, spendthrift, revocable, and irrevocable trusts.

Strand	Scope	Source
Business Law	Master	Elkhorn Public Schools(a) Nebraska Links to Learns BE 12.15.0

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