Question 1

What are some examples of powers that were given to the provincial governments under Section 92 of the Constitution Act, 1867.

Accepted Answer

Hospitals, education, public h

Question 2

With regard to the Constitution of Canada, which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Our Constitution provides for a single system of government. 
B)  The Constitution Act, 1982 provides which matters can be dealt with only by the federal government. 
C)  The British Parliament can continue pass legislation that affects Canada's laws. 
D)  The Constitution Act, 1982 contains a Charter of Rights and Freedoms that curbs the power of the federal and provincial legislatures. 
E)  Federal judges have been given the sole power to amend the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 
A)  Our Constitution provides for a single system of government. 
B)  The Constitution Act, 1982 provides which matters can be dealt with only by the federal government. 
C)  The British Parliament can continue pass legislation that affects Canada's laws. 
D)  The Constitution Act, 1982 contains a Charter of Rights and Freedoms that curbs the power of the federal and provincial legislatures. 
E)  Federal judges have been given the sole power to amend the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Question 3

Explain the relationship between regulations and statutes.

Accepted Answer

Often a statute will empower a particula

Question 4

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms ensures Canadians can travel and live anywhere within Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What kind of legal rights are protected under the Charter?

Accepted Answer

The rights to life, liberty, and securit

Question 6

Protection against sexual harassment exists because sexual harassment is regarded as a form of ________ on the basis of gender.

Accepted Answer

A)  prohibition 
B)  abuse 
C)  discrimination 
D)  human rights 
E)  fundamental freedom 
A)  prohibition 
B)  abuse 
C)  discrimination 
D)  human rights 
E)  fundamental freedom

Question 7

The theory of law that defined law in terms of what the courts actually do is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The theory of law that defined law...

Question 8

In R. v. Keegstra, the Supreme Court of Canada stated that

Accepted Answer

A)  although the freedom of expression is violated by the Code, these infringements are justifiable under Section 1 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 
B)  the doctrine of stare decisis no longer applies. 
C)  the decision of a subordinate court must always be followed, regardless of the specific facts of the case. 
D)  decisions of the Supreme Court of Canada ought only be applied in federal cases. 
E)  provincial Court judges have no authority to impose sentences in matters involving freedom of expression. 
A)  although the freedom of expression is violated by the Code, these infringements are justifiable under Section 1 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 
B)  the doctrine of stare decisis no longer applies. 
C)  the decision of a subordinate court must always be followed, regardless of the specific facts of the case. 
D)  decisions of the Supreme Court of Canada ought only be applied in federal cases. 
E)  provincial Court judges have no authority to impose sentences in matters involving freedom of expression.

Question 9

Legislation prohibiting all prison inmates from voting in federal elections was found to constitute an unjustified denial of the right to vote.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Explain how Section 1 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms limits the rights and freedoms set out in the Charter.

Accepted Answer

Legislation can be passed inco

Question 11

"In our modern legal system, the term 'equity' is synonymous with fairness." Discuss the accuracy of this statement.

Accepted Answer

Students should point out that equity is

Question 12

Once a bill has received royal assent, it may be effective immediately or it may be effective on later proclamation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

How does Section 33 limit the rights set out in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Accepted Answer

This is the "notwithstanding clause"; it

Question 14

Which of the following will override a particular province's common-law rule as articulated by a trial-court judge of the highest trial level court in the province?

Accepted Answer

A)  A contrary subsequent ruling by the Court of Appeal of the province 
B)  A new provincial statute to the contrary in another province 
C)  A contrary ruling by a small claims court judge 
D)  A similar subsequent ruling by a trial-court judge in another province 
E)  A contrary ruling by an appeal court judge in another province 
A)  A contrary subsequent ruling by the Court of Appeal of the province 
B)  A new provincial statute to the contrary in another province 
C)  A contrary ruling by a small claims court judge 
D)  A similar subsequent ruling by a trial-court judge in another province 
E)  A contrary ruling by an appeal court judge in another province

Question 15

Explain a bona fide occupational requirement in the context of human rights legislation.

Accepted Answer

Sometimes it is genuinely necessary to d

Question 16

Human rights acts prohibit discrimination upon various protected grounds, including gender, religion, ethnic origin, race, age, and disabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Contrast substantive law and procedural law.

Accepted Answer

Substantive law establishes th

Question 18

Explain why the law of equity developed.

Accepted Answer

Because of the inequity and harshness of

Question 19

Which of the following is a legal right under the Charter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Everyone has the right to not to be deprived of their property. 
B)  Everyone has the right to be employed. 
C)  Everyone has the right to freedom of expression, regardless of whether it interferes with the freedom of others. 
D)  Everyone has the right not to be exposed to any unreasonable search and seizure. 
E)  Everyone has the democratic right to vote, regardless of age or mental capacity. 
A)  Everyone has the right to not to be deprived of their property. 
B)  Everyone has the right to be employed. 
C)  Everyone has the right to freedom of expression, regardless of whether it interferes with the freedom of others. 
D)  Everyone has the right not to be exposed to any unreasonable search and seizure. 
E)  Everyone has the democratic right to vote, regardless of age or mental capacity.

What are some examples of powers that were given to the provincial governments under Section 92 of the Constitution Act, 1867.

With regard to the Constitution of Canada, which of the following is true?

Explain the relationship between regulations and statutes.

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms ensures Canadians can travel and live anywhere within Canada.

What kind of legal rights are protected under the Charter?

Protection against sexual harassment exists because sexual harassment is regarded as a form of ________ on the basis of gender.

The theory of law that defined law in terms of what the courts actually do is called ________.

In R. v. Keegstra, the Supreme Court of Canada stated that

Legislation prohibiting all prison inmates from voting in federal elections was found to constitute an unjustified denial of the right to vote.

Explain how Section 1 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms limits the rights and freedoms set out in the Charter.

"In our modern legal system, the term 'equity' is synonymous with fairness." Discuss the accuracy of this statement.

Once a bill has received royal assent, it may be effective immediately or it may be effective on later proclamation.

How does Section 33 limit the rights set out in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Which of the following will override a particular province's common-law rule as articulated by a trial-court judge of the highest trial level court in the province?

Explain a bona fide occupational requirement in the context of human rights legislation.

Human rights acts prohibit discrimination upon various protected grounds, including gender, religion, ethnic origin, race, age, and disabilities.

Contrast substantive law and procedural law.

Explain why the law of equity developed.

Which of the following is a legal right under the Charter?

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Exam 2: Introduction to the Legal System

What are some examples of powers that were given to the provincial governments under Section 92 of the Constitution Act, 1867.

With regard to the Constitution of Canada, which of the following is true?

Explain the relationship between regulations and statutes.

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms ensures Canadians can travel and live anywhere within Canada.

What kind of legal rights are protected under the Charter?

Protection against sexual harassment exists because sexual harassment is regarded as a form of ________ on the basis of gender.

The theory of law that defined law in terms of what the courts actually do is called ________.

In R. v. Keegstra, the Supreme Court of Canada stated that

Legislation prohibiting all prison inmates from voting in federal elections was found to constitute an unjustified denial of the right to vote.

Explain how Section 1 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms limits the rights and freedoms set out in the Charter.

"In our modern legal system, the term 'equity' is synonymous with fairness." Discuss the accuracy of this statement.

Once a bill has received royal assent, it may be effective immediately or it may be effective on later proclamation.

How does Section 33 limit the rights set out in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Which of the following will override a particular province's common-law rule as articulated by a trial-court judge of the highest trial level court in the province?

Explain a bona fide occupational requirement in the context of human rights legislation.

Human rights acts prohibit discrimination upon various protected grounds, including gender, religion, ethnic origin, race, age, and disabilities.

Contrast substantive law and procedural law.

Explain why the law of equity developed.

Which of the following is a legal right under the Charter?

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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