Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  The passage of the Charter has placed significant limitations on the power of the judiciary. 
B)  The passage of the Charter has shifted power from the federal to the provincial government. 
C)  The passage of the Charter has increased the power of the courts. 
D)  The passage of the Charter has led the provincial and federal legislatures to become more activist in making law. 
E)  The passage of the Charter has shifted power from the courts to parliament. 
A)  The passage of the Charter has placed significant limitations on the power of the judiciary. 
B)  The passage of the Charter has shifted power from the federal to the provincial government. 
C)  The passage of the Charter has increased the power of the courts. 
D)  The passage of the Charter has led the provincial and federal legislatures to become more activist in making law. 
E)  The passage of the Charter has shifted power from the courts to parliament.

Question 2

Explain what role precedent plays in the civil code legal system.

Accepted Answer

Prior judges' decisi

Question 3

The custom of following already decided cases is called

Accepted Answer

A)  stare decisis. 
B)  a civil law system. 
C)  a common law. 
D)  res judicata. 
E)  ultra vires. 
A)  stare decisis. 
B)  a civil law system. 
C)  a common law. 
D)  res judicata. 
E)  ultra vires.

Question 4

Explain the role of human rights tribunals.

Accepted Answer

Both the federal and the provincial gove

Question 5

There are no limitations to the right of freedom of expression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

"The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is separate from, and therefore has no bearing on, other human rights legislation." Discuss the accuracy of this statement.

Accepted Answer

The statement is inaccurate. Because the

Question 7

What is the effect of the passage of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms on the principle of supremacy of parliament?

Accepted Answer

Prior to passage of the Charter, relianc

Question 8

Initially, human rights legislation was designed to stop discrimination against identifiable minority groups in specific areas, such as hotels and restaurants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is true regarding human rights?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both the federal and provincial governments have established special human rights tribunals authorized to hear complaints of human rights violations. 
B)  Human rights tribunals have the power to investigate human rights complaints, but no authority to impose sanctions nor to provide remedies. 
C)  Human rights protection applies to all areas, without restriction. 
D)  There is still no legislative protection against sexual harassment. 
E)  All remaining legal issues concerning human rights protection of same-sex relationships have been resolved. 
A)  Both the federal and provincial governments have established special human rights tribunals authorized to hear complaints of human rights violations. 
B)  Human rights tribunals have the power to investigate human rights complaints, but no authority to impose sanctions nor to provide remedies. 
C)  Human rights protection applies to all areas, without restriction. 
D)  There is still no legislative protection against sexual harassment. 
E)  All remaining legal issues concerning human rights protection of same-sex relationships have been resolved.

Question 10

Give two examples of other areas of law from which the common law judges borrowed in order to create the common law.

Accepted Answer

Roman civil law, can

Question 11

Which one of the following statements is not accurate with respect to the Canadian legal system?

Accepted Answer

A)  The three major components of present Canadian law are the common law, equity, and statutes. 
B)  The traditional supremacy of parliament to make law has been limited to some extent by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 
C)  The full normal route of a civil action is from a provincial trial court to a provincial Court of Appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada. 
D)  The principle of stare decisis provides that courts within a province are bound to follow previous decisions on the same legal point from the courts of other provinces. 
E)  The original Canadian Constitution is now known as the Constitution Act (1867). 
A)  The three major components of present Canadian law are the common law, equity, and statutes. 
B)  The traditional supremacy of parliament to make law has been limited to some extent by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 
C)  The full normal route of a civil action is from a provincial trial court to a provincial Court of Appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada. 
D)  The principle of stare decisis provides that courts within a province are bound to follow previous decisions on the same legal point from the courts of other provinces. 
E)  The original Canadian Constitution is now known as the Constitution Act (1867).

Question 12

Uncle Max just immigrated to Canada and learned some things about our laws and constitution on the plane. Which of the following things he heard is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Charter of Rights and Freedoms, part of the Constitution Act, 1982, has been entrenched in our constitution and therefore cannot be changed. 
B)  Our constitution provides that the provincial legislatures have exclusive jurisdiction to enact laws concerning education and property in the province. 
C)  Our federal parliament is supreme in enacting laws concerning municipalities. 
D)  The British North America Act of 1867, the first document to determine which classes of subjects could be dealt with by the provinces and which by the federal government, was passed by Queen Elizabeth. 
E)  There are many aspects of our constitution we have inherited from the United States. 
A)  The Charter of Rights and Freedoms, part of the Constitution Act, 1982, has been entrenched in our constitution and therefore cannot be changed. 
B)  Our constitution provides that the provincial legislatures have exclusive jurisdiction to enact laws concerning education and property in the province. 
C)  Our federal parliament is supreme in enacting laws concerning municipalities. 
D)  The British North America Act of 1867, the first document to determine which classes of subjects could be dealt with by the provinces and which by the federal government, was passed by Queen Elizabeth. 
E)  There are many aspects of our constitution we have inherited from the United States.

Question 13

When we speak of parliamentary supremacy in Canada, which is based on a confederation between federal and provincial governments, which level of government is supreme?

Accepted Answer

Sections 91 and 92 divide powe

Question 14

Explain the role the British North America Act played in Canada's constitutional history.

Accepted Answer

Students should describe the nature of C

Question 15

While the Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects individuals' rights from government abuses, there is still no legislation to protect individuals' rights from abuse by the public.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is true with regard to our legal system?

Accepted Answer

A)  An appeal from the Supreme Court of Canada goes to the Federal Court of Appeal. 
B)  Our Charter of Rights and Freedoms diminishes the power of both the federal and provincial legislatures. 
C)  Our constitution can be amended by the federal parliament acting alone. 
D)  If a case were heard before a provincial trial level court, the judge could apply legal principles and award only cash remedies. 
E)  Case law overrides the statute law on the same point. 
A)  An appeal from the Supreme Court of Canada goes to the Federal Court of Appeal. 
B)  Our Charter of Rights and Freedoms diminishes the power of both the federal and provincial legislatures. 
C)  Our constitution can be amended by the federal parliament acting alone. 
D)  If a case were heard before a provincial trial level court, the judge could apply legal principles and award only cash remedies. 
E)  Case law overrides the statute law on the same point.

Question 17

Which of the following was not one of the factors that led to the creation of the law of equity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rigidity in the common law courts 
B)  Stare decisis 
C)  The need for a supplement to the common law 
D)  Unpredictable outcomes in the common law courts 
E)  The adherence to precedent 
A)  Rigidity in the common law courts 
B)  Stare decisis 
C)  The need for a supplement to the common law 
D)  Unpredictable outcomes in the common law courts 
E)  The adherence to precedent

Question 18

With regard to the relationship between the judiciary (courts) and the legislatures, which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Statute law never overrides case law on the same point. 
B)  The Supreme Court of Canada has the power to find the province didn't have the power to pass the statute, with the result that the statute would no longer be operative as a law. 
C)  The courts cannot affect the meaning of the statute through subsequent interpretation. 
D)  The Supreme Court of Canada cannot strike down any statute passed by the federal parliament because "Parliament is supreme." 
E)  A provincial statute cannot be struck down by the courts for being contrary to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 
A)  Statute law never overrides case law on the same point. 
B)  The Supreme Court of Canada has the power to find the province didn't have the power to pass the statute, with the result that the statute would no longer be operative as a law. 
C)  The courts cannot affect the meaning of the statute through subsequent interpretation. 
D)  The Supreme Court of Canada cannot strike down any statute passed by the federal parliament because "Parliament is supreme." 
E)  A provincial statute cannot be struck down by the courts for being contrary to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Question 19

The Courts of Chancery originally followed stare decisis and precedent, as did the common-law courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

All provincial bills require royal assent of the Governor General before they can become law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

Explain what role precedent plays in the civil code legal system.

The custom of following already decided cases is called

Explain the role of human rights tribunals.

There are no limitations to the right of freedom of expression.

"The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is separate from, and therefore has no bearing on, other human rights legislation." Discuss the accuracy of this statement.

What is the effect of the passage of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms on the principle of supremacy of parliament?

Initially, human rights legislation was designed to stop discrimination against identifiable minority groups in specific areas, such as hotels and restaurants.

Which of the following is true regarding human rights?

Give two examples of other areas of law from which the common law judges borrowed in order to create the common law.

Which one of the following statements is not accurate with respect to the Canadian legal system?

Uncle Max just immigrated to Canada and learned some things about our laws and constitution on the plane. Which of the following things he heard is true?

When we speak of parliamentary supremacy in Canada, which is based on a confederation between federal and provincial governments, which level of government is supreme?

Explain the role the British North America Act played in Canada's constitutional history.

While the Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects individuals' rights from government abuses, there is still no legislation to protect individuals' rights from abuse by the public.

Which of the following is true with regard to our legal system?

Which of the following was not one of the factors that led to the creation of the law of equity?

With regard to the relationship between the judiciary (courts) and the legislatures, which of the following is true?

The Courts of Chancery originally followed stare decisis and precedent, as did the common-law courts.

All provincial bills require royal assent of the Governor General before they can become law.

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Exam 2: Introduction to the Legal System

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

Explain what role precedent plays in the civil code legal system.

The custom of following already decided cases is called

Explain the role of human rights tribunals.

There are no limitations to the right of freedom of expression.

"The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is separate from, and therefore has no bearing on, other human rights legislation." Discuss the accuracy of this statement.

What is the effect of the passage of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms on the principle of supremacy of parliament?

Initially, human rights legislation was designed to stop discrimination against identifiable minority groups in specific areas, such as hotels and restaurants.

Which of the following is true regarding human rights?

Give two examples of other areas of law from which the common law judges borrowed in order to create the common law.

Which one of the following statements is not accurate with respect to the Canadian legal system?

Uncle Max just immigrated to Canada and learned some things about our laws and constitution on the plane. Which of the following things he heard is true?

When we speak of parliamentary supremacy in Canada, which is based on a confederation between federal and provincial governments, which level of government is supreme?

Explain the role the British North America Act played in Canada's constitutional history.

While the Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects individuals' rights from government abuses, there is still no legislation to protect individuals' rights from abuse by the public.

Which of the following is true with regard to our legal system?

Which of the following was not one of the factors that led to the creation of the law of equity?

With regard to the relationship between the judiciary (courts) and the legislatures, which of the following is true?

The Courts of Chancery originally followed stare decisis and precedent, as did the common-law courts.

All provincial bills require royal assent of the Governor General before they can become law.

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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