Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Business Law Practice Exam

What is classified as a minor in legal terms?

1. A person already in college

2. A person who has reached the age of 21

3. A person who has not yet reached adulthood

4. A person working full-time

The correct answer is: A person who has not yet reached adulthood

In legal terms, a minor is defined as an individual who has not yet reached the age of majority, which is typically considered to be 18 years in most jurisdictions. This classification is important because it determines an individual's legal capacity to engage in contracts, voting, and other adult responsibilities. Minors are often afforded certain protections under the law, recognizing that they may not possess the maturity or legal capacity to make fully informed decisions. The other options do not align with this definition. A college student can be a minor if they are under 18, while someone who is 21 has surpassed the age of majority. A person working full-time may be considered an adult regardless of their employment status, as the determining factor for being a minor is age, not employment or educational status.