Question 1

Which of the following statements with respect to the power to prorogue (adjourn)Parliament is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The decision of whether to prorogue Parliament or not rests with the Prime Minister. 
B)  The Queen has exclusive power to prorogue Parliament. 
C)  The decision of whether to prorogue Parliament or not rests with the Governor General. 
D)  The decision to prorogue Parliament is specified in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 
E)  The Governor General has the power to prorogue Parliament, but only if the opposition party agrees. 
A)  The decision of whether to prorogue Parliament or not rests with the Prime Minister. 
B)  The Queen has exclusive power to prorogue Parliament. 
C)  The decision of whether to prorogue Parliament or not rests with the Governor General. 
D)  The decision to prorogue Parliament is specified in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 
E)  The Governor General has the power to prorogue Parliament, but only if the opposition party agrees. C

Question 2

When an individual is faced with federal legislation and provincial legislation,both dealing with the same subject matter,which should he obey?

Accepted Answer

If the federal legislation is valid,the provincial legislation is valid,and there is no conflict between them (that is,one just sets higher standards than the other),the individual must obey the higher standard.If there is a true conflict between them,however,the principle of paramountcy dictates that the federal legislation be followed.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of substantive law?

Accepted Answer

A)  the rule that a tort action must be commenced within two years of the action complained of 
B)  the rule that establishes the type of document by which an action is commenced 
C)  the rule that hearsay evidence is not permitted in a trial 
D)  the rule that a victim of fraud can sue 
E)  the rule that any action under $10,000 must be brought in the small claims court 
A)  the rule that a tort action must be commenced within two years of the action complained of 
B)  the rule that establishes the type of document by which an action is commenced 
C)  the rule that hearsay evidence is not permitted in a trial 
D)  the rule that a victim of fraud can sue 
E)  the rule that any action under $10,000 must be brought in the small claims court D

Question 4

Discuss any limitations on the application of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Accepted Answer

Here students are expected to discuss th

Question 5

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 6

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 7

Give an example of powers that are given to the Provincial government under Section 92 of the Constitutional Act,1867.

Accepted Answer

hospitals,education,public hea

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What kind of rights are protected under the heading of mobility rights in the Charter?

Accepted Answer

The rights of Canadians to tra

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Students should point out that equity is

Question 11

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 12

Judges in a common law system base their decisions on other judges' decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following will override a particular provincial 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 14

Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to the application of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  The provisions of the Charter only apply to government and to any government representative exercising a statutory power. 
B)  The Charter of Rights and Freedoms applies to the federal and provincial governments but not to local municipal governments. 
C)  The Charter of Rights and Freedoms does not regulate the relationship between a university or hospital and its employees. 
D)  The Charter does not specifically prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual preference. 
E)  Any provincial human rights legislation must comply with the provisions of the Charter. 
A)  The provisions of the Charter only apply to government and to any government representative exercising a statutory power. 
B)  The Charter of Rights and Freedoms applies to the federal and provincial governments but not to local municipal governments. 
C)  The Charter of Rights and Freedoms does not regulate the relationship between a university or hospital and its employees. 
D)  The Charter does not specifically prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual preference. 
E)  Any provincial human rights legislation must comply with the provisions of the Charter.

Question 15

Why did we need the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Accepted Answer

Although we relied on the parliamentaria

Question 16

Explain what is meant by "stare decisis."

Accepted Answer

This means essentially "let the decision

Question 17

Discuss why it is important for businesspeople to become familiar with the human rights legislation in force in your province.

Accepted Answer

Students should identify the legislation

Question 18

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)  the unpredictable outcome 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)  the unpredictable outcome in the common law courts 
E)  the adherence to precedent

Question 19

Stare decisis can contribute to stagnation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

1.The Charter only applies to public mat

Which of the following statements with respect to the power to prorogue (adjourn)Parliament is true?

When an individual is faced with federal legislation and provincial legislation,both dealing with the same subject matter,which should he obey?

Which of the following is an example of substantive law?

Discuss any limitations on the application of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

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

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

Give an example of powers that are given to the Provincial government under Section 92 of the Constitutional Act,1867.

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

What kind of rights are protected under the heading of mobility rights in the Charter?

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

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.

Judges in a common law system base their decisions on other judges' decisions.

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

Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to the application of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Why did we need the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Explain what is meant by "stare decisis."

Discuss why it is important for businesspeople to become familiar with the human rights legislation in force in your province.

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

Stare decisis can contribute to stagnation.

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

Managing Your Legal Affairs

The Resolution of Disputesthe Courts and Alternatives to Litigation

Intentional Torts and Torts Impacting Business

Negligence, Professional Liability, and Insurance

The Elements of a Contractconsensus and Consideration

The Elements of a Contract capacity, Legality, and Intention

Factors Affecting the Contractual Relationship

The End of the Contractual Relationship

Employment

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Exam 2: Introduction to the Legal System

Which of the following statements with respect to the power to prorogue (adjourn)Parliament is true?

When an individual is faced with federal legislation and provincial legislation,both dealing with the same subject matter,which should he obey?

Which of the following is an example of substantive law?

Discuss any limitations on the application of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

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

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

Give an example of powers that are given to the Provincial government under Section 92 of the Constitutional Act,1867.

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

What kind of rights are protected under the heading of mobility rights in the Charter?

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

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.

Judges in a common law system base their decisions on other judges' decisions.

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

Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to the application of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Why did we need the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Explain what is meant by "stare decisis."

Discuss why it is important for businesspeople to become familiar with the human rights legislation in force in your province.

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

Stare decisis can contribute to stagnation.

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

Managing Your Legal Affairs

The Resolution of Disputesthe Courts and Alternatives to Litigation

Intentional Torts and Torts Impacting Business

Negligence, Professional Liability, and Insurance

The Elements of a Contractconsensus and Consideration

The Elements of a Contract capacity, Legality, and Intention

Factors Affecting the Contractual Relationship

The End of the Contractual Relationship

Employment

Agency and Partnership

Corporations

Real, Personal, and Intellectual Property

Information Technology and the Internet

Sales and Consumer Protection

Priority of Creditors

Filters