Question 1

In our system, if a judge feels that the decision made by a judge in a higher court is wrong, he or she is free to disregard it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

In Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc. v. Saskatchewan, the Supreme Court of Canada

Accepted Answer

A)  concluded that the federal and provincial legislation were not in conflict. One simply went further than the other. 
B)  concluded that the federal and provincial legislation were in conflict, with the result that paramountcy would apply. 
C)  held that only the provincial legislation was invalid. 
D)  held that only the federal legislation was invalid. 
E)  held that both the federal and provincial legislation were invalid. 
A)  concluded that the federal and provincial legislation were not in conflict. One simply went further than the other. 
B)  concluded that the federal and provincial legislation were in conflict, with the result that paramountcy would apply. 
C)  held that only the provincial legislation was invalid. 
D)  held that only the federal legislation was invalid. 
E)  held that both the federal and provincial legislation were invalid. A

Question 3

Which of the following is true regarding delegation between the federal and provincial governments?

Accepted Answer

A)  Federal and provincial governments can delegate their powers to inferior bodies, such as their boards and individual civil servants. 
B)  Direct delegation between the federal and provincial government bodies is the only way governmental bodies can conduct their business. 
C)  The federal government is considered an inferior legislative body, so it can abdicate its powers, but only to a provincial government. 
D)  The provincial governments are considered inferior legislative bodies, so they can abdicate their powers, but only to the federal government. 
E)  There is no practical way for governments to overcome the prohibition against delegation. 
A)  Federal and provincial governments can delegate their powers to inferior bodies, such as their boards and individual civil servants. 
B)  Direct delegation between the federal and provincial government bodies is the only way governmental bodies can conduct their business. 
C)  The federal government is considered an inferior legislative body, so it can abdicate its powers, but only to a provincial government. 
D)  The provincial governments are considered inferior legislative bodies, so they can abdicate their powers, but only to the federal government. 
E)  There is no practical way for governments to overcome the prohibition against delegation. A

Question 4

Subordinate legislation includes regulations and municipal bylaws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Private clubs cannot discriminate as to who they will admit as members because discrimination by private facilities is prohibited by the legislation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What kind of equality rights are protected by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Accepted Answer

The Charter prohibits discrimination of

Question 7

"Canada's Constitution is embodied in the British North America Act." Comment on the accuracy of that statement.

Accepted Answer

This is incorrect. Canada has a constitu

Question 8

Which of the following is correct with respect to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Section 33 (the notwithstanding clause) only applies to some specified provisions of the Charter. 
B)  The federal or provincial legislature cannot override a person's right to free speech. 
C)  The federal or the provincial legislature cannot override a person's right not to be discriminated against on the basis of race or religion. 
D)  The parliament or provincial legislature can only override a section of the Charter under the notwithstanding clause if they clearly state they are doing so and then wait 5 years before implementing the provision. 
E)  The effect of the notwithstanding clause is to shift the power back to the judges. 
A)  Section 33 (the notwithstanding clause) only applies to some specified provisions of the Charter. 
B)  The federal or provincial legislature cannot override a person's right to free speech. 
C)  The federal or the provincial legislature cannot override a person's right not to be discriminated against on the basis of race or religion. 
D)  The parliament or provincial legislature can only override a section of the Charter under the notwithstanding clause if they clearly state they are doing so and then wait 5 years before implementing the provision. 
E)  The effect of the notwithstanding clause is to shift the power back to the judges.

Question 9

Stare decisis in the common-law system plays the same role as the code in the French system, lending predictability to the law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A British Columbia Provincial Court judge is required to follow the decisions of a higher court in Alberta.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The common-law courts as developed by King Henry and subsequent kings were used to impose the will of the sovereign on the people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Sexual harassment is regarded as a form of discrimination on the basis of gender.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is correct with respect to the civil law system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Quebec and New Brunswick use a system based on the French Civil Code. 
B)  The code is persuasive only and judges are free to disregard it where the situation warrants. 
C)  The system used in Quebec is based on Justinian's code rather than the Napoleonic Code. 
D)  The Civil Code governs all legal matters arising in Quebec including criminal actions. 
E)  The Civil Code as used in Quebec covers private disputes between individuals. 
A)  Quebec and New Brunswick use a system based on the French Civil Code. 
B)  The code is persuasive only and judges are free to disregard it where the situation warrants. 
C)  The system used in Quebec is based on Justinian's code rather than the Napoleonic Code. 
D)  The Civil Code governs all legal matters arising in Quebec including criminal actions. 
E)  The Civil Code as used in Quebec covers private disputes between individuals.

Question 14

Explain the relationship between common law and equity in the development of our legal system.

Accepted Answer

The student should relate how equity dev

Question 15

Which of the following is correct with respect to limitations on the Charter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interference with rights must be justifiable in a free and democratic society. 
B)  It cannot be used by a resident who is not a citizen of Canada. 
C)  It does not protect the rights of aboriginal people. 
D)  It only applies to government employees. 
E)  It only applies to the federal government. 
A)  Interference with rights must be justifiable in a free and democratic society. 
B)  It cannot be used by a resident who is not a citizen of Canada. 
C)  It does not protect the rights of aboriginal people. 
D)  It only applies to government employees. 
E)  It only applies to the federal government.

Question 16

The body of rules developed by the Court of Common Pleas, Court of King's Bench, and Exchequer Court became known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The body of rules developed by the...

Question 17

Which of the following is correct with respect to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Section 33 (the notwithstanding clause) applies to all protections in the Charter. 
B)  The federal or provincial legislature cannot override a person's right to free speech. 
C)  The federal or the provincial legislature can override a person's right not to be discriminated against on the basis of race or religion. 
D)  The parliament or provincial legislature cannot override a section of the Charter. 
E)  The effect of the notwithstanding clause is to shift the power back to the judges. 
A)  Section 33 (the notwithstanding clause) applies to all protections in the Charter. 
B)  The federal or provincial legislature cannot override a person's right to free speech. 
C)  The federal or the provincial legislature can override a person's right not to be discriminated against on the basis of race or religion. 
D)  The parliament or provincial legislature cannot override a section of the Charter. 
E)  The effect of the notwithstanding clause is to shift the power back to the judges.

Question 18

"If somebody did not like the decision of the judge in the common law court, they could appeal to the Court of Chancery." Indicate what is wrong with that statement.

Accepted Answer

The Court of Chancery was a separate cou

Question 19

How are language rights protected by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Accepted Answer

The Charter gives the French and English

Question 20

What is the significance of the Constitution Act, 1867?

Accepted Answer

It created the Dominion of Can

In our system, if a judge feels that the decision made by a judge in a higher court is wrong, he or she is free to disregard it.

In Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc. v. Saskatchewan, the Supreme Court of Canada

Which of the following is true regarding delegation between the federal and provincial governments?

Subordinate legislation includes regulations and municipal bylaws.

Private clubs cannot discriminate as to who they will admit as members because discrimination by private facilities is prohibited by the legislation.

What kind of equality rights are protected by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

"Canada's Constitution is embodied in the British North America Act." Comment on the accuracy of that statement.

Which of the following is correct with respect to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Stare decisis in the common-law system plays the same role as the code in the French system, lending predictability to the law.

A British Columbia Provincial Court judge is required to follow the decisions of a higher court in Alberta.

The common-law courts as developed by King Henry and subsequent kings were used to impose the will of the sovereign on the people.

Sexual harassment is regarded as a form of discrimination on the basis of gender.

Which of the following is correct with respect to the civil law system?

Explain the relationship between common law and equity in the development of our legal system.

Which of the following is correct with respect to limitations on the Charter?

The body of rules developed by the Court of Common Pleas, Court of King's Bench, and Exchequer Court became known as ________.

Which of the following is correct with respect to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

"If somebody did not like the decision of the judge in the common law court, they could appeal to the Court of Chancery." Indicate what is wrong with that statement.

How are language rights protected by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

What is the significance of the Constitution Act, 1867?

Managing Your Legal Affairs

The Resolution of Disputes: the Courts and Alternatives to Litigation

Intentional Torts and Torts Impacting Business

Negligence, Professional Liability, and Insurance

The Elements of a Contract: Consensus and Consideration

The Elements of a Contract: Capacity, Legality, and Intention

Factors Affecting the Contractual Relationship

The End of the Contractual Relationship

Agency and Partnership

Corporations

Employment

Intellectual Property

Real and Personal Property and Protection of the Environment

Priority of Creditors

Sales and Consumer Protection

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Exam 2: Introduction to the Legal System

In our system, if a judge feels that the decision made by a judge in a higher court is wrong, he or she is free to disregard it.

In Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc. v. Saskatchewan, the Supreme Court of Canada

Which of the following is true regarding delegation between the federal and provincial governments?

Subordinate legislation includes regulations and municipal bylaws.

Private clubs cannot discriminate as to who they will admit as members because discrimination by private facilities is prohibited by the legislation.

What kind of equality rights are protected by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

"Canada's Constitution is embodied in the British North America Act." Comment on the accuracy of that statement.

Which of the following is correct with respect to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Stare decisis in the common-law system plays the same role as the code in the French system, lending predictability to the law.

A British Columbia Provincial Court judge is required to follow the decisions of a higher court in Alberta.

The common-law courts as developed by King Henry and subsequent kings were used to impose the will of the sovereign on the people.

Sexual harassment is regarded as a form of discrimination on the basis of gender.

Which of the following is correct with respect to the civil law system?

Explain the relationship between common law and equity in the development of our legal system.

Which of the following is correct with respect to limitations on the Charter?

The body of rules developed by the Court of Common Pleas, Court of King's Bench, and Exchequer Court became known as ________.

Which of the following is correct with respect to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

"If somebody did not like the decision of the judge in the common law court, they could appeal to the Court of Chancery." Indicate what is wrong with that statement.

How are language rights protected by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

What is the significance of the Constitution Act, 1867?

Managing Your Legal Affairs

The Resolution of Disputes: the Courts and Alternatives to Litigation

Intentional Torts and Torts Impacting Business

Negligence, Professional Liability, and Insurance

The Elements of a Contract: Consensus and Consideration

The Elements of a Contract: Capacity, Legality, and Intention

Factors Affecting the Contractual Relationship

The End of the Contractual Relationship

Agency and Partnership

Corporations

Employment

Intellectual Property

Real and Personal Property and Protection of the Environment

Priority of Creditors

Sales and Consumer Protection

Filters