Question 1

Which of the following is true regarding categories of law?

Accepted Answer

A)  Substantive law establishes the rights an individual has in society. 
B)  Private law includes constitutional law. 
C)  Criminal law involves the rules that govern our personal, social, and business relations. 
D)  Substantive law determines how procedural laws will be enforced. 
E)  Procedural law establishes the limits on an individual's conduct. 
A)  Substantive law establishes the rights an individual has in society. 
B)  Private law includes constitutional law. 
C)  Criminal law involves the rules that govern our personal, social, and business relations. 
D)  Substantive law determines how procedural laws will be enforced. 
E)  Procedural law establishes the limits on an individual's conduct.

Question 2

Discuss the significance of the passage of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in Canada's legal system.

Accepted Answer

Before the Charter, there were few restr

Question 3

What kind of democratic rights are protected under the Charter?

Accepted Answer

The right to vote, the require

Question 4

Explain the relationship between statutes, equity, and common law in our legal system, including a brief discussion on the historical development of these three major aspects of our law.

Accepted Answer

Students should explain how equity and c

Question 5

Where protection against discrimination on the basis of ________ has been left out of human rights legislation, the courts have shown a willingness to imply the existence of this protection.

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual orientation 
B)  marriage 
C)  gender 
D)  publications 
E)  freedom of speech 
A)  sexual orientation 
B)  marriage 
C)  gender 
D)  publications 
E)  freedom of speech

Question 6

Indicate what kind of personal freedoms are protected under the Charter.

Accepted Answer

Freedom of conscience, religio

Question 7

What role does the civil code system of law play in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Quebec uses a civil

Question 8

Three decades ago, discrimination based on sexual orientation was specifically prohibited.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is a right or freedom guaranteed in the Charter?

Accepted Answer

A)  The right to own property 
B)  The right to have your children educated in any language 
C)  The right to bear arms 
D)  The right to vote in federal and provincial elections 
E)  The right to be assured of a minimum level of income 
A)  The right to own property 
B)  The right to have your children educated in any language 
C)  The right to bear arms 
D)  The right to vote in federal and provincial elections 
E)  The right to be assured of a minimum level of income

Question 10

The ________ applies to abuses in sectors regulated by federal legislation, such as the broadcast and telecommunications industries. Similar provincial statutes apply only in areas controlled by provincial legislation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Canadian Human Rights Act 
B)  Constitution Act, 1867 
C)  Charter of Rights and Freedoms 
D)  Meech Lake Accord 
E)  Constitution Act, 1982 
A)  Canadian Human Rights Act 
B)  Constitution Act, 1867 
C)  Charter of Rights and Freedoms 
D)  Meech Lake Accord 
E)  Constitution Act, 1982

Question 11

The common law courts refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the Court of Common Pleas, the Court of King's Bench, and the Exchequer Court. 
B)  the Court of Common Pleas, the Chancery Court, and the Exchequer Court. 
C)  the Court of King's Bench, the Chancery Court, and the Exchequer Court. 
D)  the Court of Common Pleas, the Court of King's Bench, and the Chancery Court. 
E)  the Court of King's Bench, the Chancery Court, and the Court of Equity. 
A)  the Court of Common Pleas, the Court of King's Bench, and the Exchequer Court. 
B)  the Court of Common Pleas, the Chancery Court, and the Exchequer Court. 
C)  the Court of King's Bench, the Chancery Court, and the Exchequer Court. 
D)  the Court of Common Pleas, the Court of King's Bench, and the Chancery Court. 
E)  the Court of King's Bench, the Chancery Court, and the Court of Equity.

Question 12

Explain how the rights set up in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms are limited.

Accepted Answer

1. The Charter only applies to public ma

Question 13

The law of equity simply means fairness in our legal system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Transfer payment schemes can allow the federal government to exercise some control over how a provincial government operates certain programs that fall with provincial jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms does not apply to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The provincial cabinet 
B)  The police 
C)  A restaurant 
D)  A human rights commission 
E)  A municipal council 
A)  The provincial cabinet 
B)  The police 
C)  A restaurant 
D)  A human rights commission 
E)  A municipal council

Question 16

What is meant by a statute?

Accepted Answer

A statute is a parliamentary o

Question 17

Laws which restrict collective bargaining are not subject to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which one of the following is not generally recognized as a source of the common law?

Accepted Answer

A)  The law of equity 
B)  The law merchant 
C)  Local British customs and traditions 
D)  Roman civil law 
E)  Church (or canon) law 
A)  The law of equity 
B)  The law merchant 
C)  Local British customs and traditions 
D)  Roman civil law 
E)  Church (or canon) law

Question 19

Which of the following is correct with respect to the impact of the passage of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  The passage of the Charter has given judges more power than they had before its passage. 
B)  The passage of the Charter has placed no limits on the supremacy of parliament. 
C)  Section 33 allows parliament or the legislature to override any provision of the Charter providing they clearly state they are doing so "notwithstanding" the specific provision of the Charter. 
D)  Section 1 of the Charter divides powers between the federal and provincial governments. 
E)  The Charter applies only to private disputes between individuals. 
A)  The passage of the Charter has given judges more power than they had before its passage. 
B)  The passage of the Charter has placed no limits on the supremacy of parliament. 
C)  Section 33 allows parliament or the legislature to override any provision of the Charter providing they clearly state they are doing so "notwithstanding" the specific provision of the Charter. 
D)  Section 1 of the Charter divides powers between the federal and provincial governments. 
E)  The Charter applies only to private disputes between individuals.

Question 20

Is the B.C. Supreme Court judge bound to follow an Ontario Court of Appeal decision?

Accepted Answer

No, it's only at the same level or highe

Which of the following is true regarding categories of law?

Discuss the significance of the passage of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in Canada's legal system.

What kind of democratic rights are protected under the Charter?

Explain the relationship between statutes, equity, and common law in our legal system, including a brief discussion on the historical development of these three major aspects of our law.

Where protection against discrimination on the basis of ________ has been left out of human rights legislation, the courts have shown a willingness to imply the existence of this protection.

Indicate what kind of personal freedoms are protected under the Charter.

What role does the civil code system of law play in Canada?

Three decades ago, discrimination based on sexual orientation was specifically prohibited.

Which of the following is a right or freedom guaranteed in the Charter?

The ________ applies to abuses in sectors regulated by federal legislation, such as the broadcast and telecommunications industries. Similar provincial statutes apply only in areas controlled by provincial legislation.

The common law courts refers to

Explain how the rights set up in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms are limited.

The law of equity simply means fairness in our legal system.

Transfer payment schemes can allow the federal government to exercise some control over how a provincial government operates certain programs that fall with provincial jurisdiction.

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms does not apply to which of the following?

What is meant by a statute?

Laws which restrict collective bargaining are not subject to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Which one of the following is not generally recognized as a source of the common law?

Which of the following is correct with respect to the impact of the passage of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in Canada?

Is the B.C. Supreme Court judge bound to follow an Ontario Court of Appeal decision?

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Exam 2: Introduction to the Legal System

Which of the following is true regarding categories of law?

Discuss the significance of the passage of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in Canada's legal system.

What kind of democratic rights are protected under the Charter?

Explain the relationship between statutes, equity, and common law in our legal system, including a brief discussion on the historical development of these three major aspects of our law.

Where protection against discrimination on the basis of ________ has been left out of human rights legislation, the courts have shown a willingness to imply the existence of this protection.

Indicate what kind of personal freedoms are protected under the Charter.

What role does the civil code system of law play in Canada?

Three decades ago, discrimination based on sexual orientation was specifically prohibited.

Which of the following is a right or freedom guaranteed in the Charter?

The ________ applies to abuses in sectors regulated by federal legislation, such as the broadcast and telecommunications industries. Similar provincial statutes apply only in areas controlled by provincial legislation.

The common law courts refers to

Explain how the rights set up in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms are limited.

The law of equity simply means fairness in our legal system.

Transfer payment schemes can allow the federal government to exercise some control over how a provincial government operates certain programs that fall with provincial jurisdiction.

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms does not apply to which of the following?

What is meant by a statute?

Laws which restrict collective bargaining are not subject to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Which one of the following is not generally recognized as a source of the common law?

Which of the following is correct with respect to the impact of the passage of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in Canada?

Is the B.C. Supreme Court judge bound to follow an Ontario Court of Appeal decision?

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