Question 1

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 2

The legal theory that defines law in terms of a command by someone in authority is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The legal theory that defines law in...

Question 3

Civil law is based on a codified system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is correct with respect to language rights as set out in the Charter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Everyone in Canada has the right to have all federal and provincial government services provided in both French and English no matter where they are. 
B)  Everyone in Canada has the right to have their child educated in their choice of English or French where numbers warrant. 
C)  Only Canadian citizens have the right to have their children educated in their choice of English or French where numbers warrant. 
D)  Everyone in Canada has the right to have all federal and provincial government services provided in both English and French where numbers warrant. 
E)  Only federal government services must be provided in both English and French. 
A)  Everyone in Canada has the right to have all federal and provincial government services provided in both French and English no matter where they are. 
B)  Everyone in Canada has the right to have their child educated in their choice of English or French where numbers warrant. 
C)  Only Canadian citizens have the right to have their children educated in their choice of English or French where numbers warrant. 
D)  Everyone in Canada has the right to have all federal and provincial government services provided in both English and French where numbers warrant. 
E)  Only federal government services must be provided in both English and French.

Question 5

Which of the following is incorrect with respect to the rights of the party whose Charter rights have been violated?

Accepted Answer

A)  The rights and freedoms guaranteed in the Charter vary depending on whether a person is a citizen, a resident, or a visitor. 
B)  The remedies available to the victim of a violation of a Charter provision are restricted to those listed in the Charter. 
C)  The Charter gives a court the power to exclude any evidence that has been obtained in violation of a Charter right. 
D)  When evidence is obtained in violation of a person's Charter rights, the court may exclude that evidence. 
E)  The court is free to impose any remedy for a Charter violation that it considers appropriate. 
A)  The rights and freedoms guaranteed in the Charter vary depending on whether a person is a citizen, a resident, or a visitor. 
B)  The remedies available to the victim of a violation of a Charter provision are restricted to those listed in the Charter. 
C)  The Charter gives a court the power to exclude any evidence that has been obtained in violation of a Charter right. 
D)  When evidence is obtained in violation of a person's Charter rights, the court may exclude that evidence. 
E)  The court is free to impose any remedy for a Charter violation that it considers appropriate.

Question 6

What is a "statute"?

Accepted Answer

A statute is a parliamentary o

Question 7

Which one of the following is a Charter right that the provinces could not override through the use of the notwithstanding clause (section 33 of the Charter)?

Accepted Answer

A)  the right to move anywhere you want in canada 
B)  the right not to be subjected to any cruel or unusual punishment 
C)  the right to worship who, how, or what you wish 
D)  the right to not be discriminated against because you are black 
E)  the right to be told why you are being arrested 
A)  the right to move anywhere you want in canada 
B)  the right not to be subjected to any cruel or unusual punishment 
C)  the right to worship who, how, or what you wish 
D)  the right to not be discriminated against because you are black 
E)  the right to be told why you are being arrested

Question 8

Regarding the Charter of Rights and Freedoms,which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neither the federal and the provincial governments can change the provisions of the Charter without going through the constitution amending process. 
B)  Any statute, by any level of government inconsistent with the provisions of the Charter is considered binding on all Canadians. 
C)  Any action by a government official violating the provisions of the Charter is not actionable under the Charter. 
D)  The guarantee of the right of free speech allows citizens to avoid being held liable for defamation under the Constitution of Canada. 
E)  The Charter protects fundamental freedoms that apply only to relations between private citizens. 
A)  Neither the federal and the provincial governments can change the provisions of the Charter without going through the constitution amending process. 
B)  Any statute, by any level of government inconsistent with the provisions of the Charter is considered binding on all Canadians. 
C)  Any action by a government official violating the provisions of the Charter is not actionable under the Charter. 
D)  The guarantee of the right of free speech allows citizens to avoid being held liable for defamation under the Constitution of Canada. 
E)  The Charter protects fundamental freedoms that apply only to relations between private citizens.

Question 9

Which of the following is correct with respect to the role of statutes in our legal system?

Accepted Answer

A)  A statute, if it is clear and concise and properly passed, will always override common law and equity. 
B)  In Canada, most new laws follow the Civil Code legal system. 
C)  Where a properly passed provincial statute is in conflict with a well-established common law principle, the statute will be void. 
D)  Once a statute has been interpreted and applied in a court, a subsequent judge in a lower court is not required to follow that decision if he disagrees with it. 
E)  Only the federal parliament may enact statutes. 
A)  A statute, if it is clear and concise and properly passed, will always override common law and equity. 
B)  In Canada, most new laws follow the Civil Code legal system. 
C)  Where a properly passed provincial statute is in conflict with a well-established common law principle, the statute will be void. 
D)  Once a statute has been interpreted and applied in a court, a subsequent judge in a lower court is not required to follow that decision if he disagrees with it. 
E)  Only the federal parliament may enact statutes.

Question 10

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 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Legislation forms the foundation of our legal system,although judge-made law continues to take precedence over statutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The type of law that depends on a moral code or morality to define what the law is,is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The type of law that depends on...

Question 14

Indicate the three courts that together made up the common law courts.

Accepted Answer

court of common plea

Question 15

The legal philosophy that defines law in terms of the authority of the person who passed it is called legal realism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What gives judges flexibility in deciding whether or not to apply a particular precedent?

Accepted Answer

While a judge cannot stray very far from

Question 17

Contrast substantive law and procedural law.

Accepted Answer

Substantive law establishes th

Question 18

Explain how section 1 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms limits those rights and freedoms.

Accepted Answer

Legislation can be passed inconsistent w

Question 19

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 20

Everyone in Canada has the right to freedom of conscience and religion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

The legal theory that defines law in terms of a command by someone in authority is called ________.

Civil law is based on a codified system.

Which of the following is correct with respect to language rights as set out in the Charter?

Which of the following is incorrect with respect to the rights of the party whose Charter rights have been violated?

What is a "statute"?

Which one of the following is a Charter right that the provinces could not override through the use of the notwithstanding clause (section 33 of the Charter)?

Regarding the Charter of Rights and Freedoms,which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following is correct with respect to the role of statutes 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.

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

Legislation forms the foundation of our legal system,although judge-made law continues to take precedence over statutes.

The type of law that depends on a moral code or morality to define what the law is,is called ________.

Indicate the three courts that together made up the common law courts.

The legal philosophy that defines law in terms of the authority of the person who passed it is called legal realism.

What gives judges flexibility in deciding whether or not to apply a particular precedent?

Contrast substantive law and procedural law.

Explain how section 1 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms limits those rights and freedoms.

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

Everyone in Canada has the right to freedom of conscience and religion.

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Exam 2: Introduction to the Legal System

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

The legal theory that defines law in terms of a command by someone in authority is called ________.

Civil law is based on a codified system.

Which of the following is correct with respect to language rights as set out in the Charter?

Which of the following is incorrect with respect to the rights of the party whose Charter rights have been violated?

What is a "statute"?

Which one of the following is a Charter right that the provinces could not override through the use of the notwithstanding clause (section 33 of the Charter)?

Regarding the Charter of Rights and Freedoms,which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following is correct with respect to the role of statutes 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.

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

Legislation forms the foundation of our legal system,although judge-made law continues to take precedence over statutes.

The type of law that depends on a moral code or morality to define what the law is,is called ________.

Indicate the three courts that together made up the common law courts.

The legal philosophy that defines law in terms of the authority of the person who passed it is called legal realism.

What gives judges flexibility in deciding whether or not to apply a particular precedent?

Contrast substantive law and procedural law.

Explain how section 1 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms limits those rights and freedoms.

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

Everyone in Canada has the right to freedom of conscience and religion.

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