Question 1

The law of equity was developed by ________.

Accepted Answer

the Courts

Question 2

Common law is also known as judge-made law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is correct with respect to the law of Quebec?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Civil Code used in Quebec is a direct copy of the Napoleonic code used in France. 
B)  The code is binding and prior cases are just persuasive. 
C)  The Quebec Civil Code was most recently revised in 1985. 
D)  Once judges make decisions based on the code, it is those decisions that are binding on other judges faced with similar problems. 
E)  The code used in Quebec is a variant of Justinian's code rather than the Napoleonic Code. 
A)  The Civil Code used in Quebec is a direct copy of the Napoleonic code used in France. 
B)  The code is binding and prior cases are just persuasive. 
C)  The Quebec Civil Code was most recently revised in 1985. 
D)  Once judges make decisions based on the code, it is those decisions that are binding on other judges faced with similar problems. 
E)  The code used in Quebec is a variant of Justinian's code rather than the Napoleonic Code.

Question 4

In Rothmans,Benson & Hedges Inc.v.Saskatchewan,the Supreme Court of Canada

Accepted Answer

A)  concluded that the federal and provincial legislation were not in conflict; one simply went further than the other. 
B)  concluded that the federal and provincial legislation were in conflict, with the result that paramountcy would apply. 
C)  held that only the provincial legislation was invalid. 
D)  held that only the federal legislation was invalid. 
E)  held that both the federal and provincial legislation were invalid. 
A)  concluded that the federal and provincial legislation were not in conflict; one simply went further than the other. 
B)  concluded that the federal and provincial legislation were in conflict, with the result that paramountcy would apply. 
C)  held that only the provincial legislation was invalid. 
D)  held that only the federal legislation was invalid. 
E)  held that both the federal and provincial legislation were invalid.

Question 5

In Maple Ridge District v.Meyers,the Supreme Court of Canada

Accepted Answer

A)  struck down the legislative competence of Maple Ridge bylaw down as ultra vires. 
B)  determined that the section 15 equality rights of females had not been infringed. 
C)  held that there was no gender discrimination. 
D)  concluded that the Maple Ridge District government was well within its Constitutional rights. 
E)  found that neither section 1 nor section 15 of the Charter could be applied to actions of the government. 
A)  struck down the legislative competence of Maple Ridge bylaw down as ultra vires. 
B)  determined that the section 15 equality rights of females had not been infringed. 
C)  held that there was no gender discrimination. 
D)  concluded that the Maple Ridge District government was well within its Constitutional rights. 
E)  found that neither section 1 nor section 15 of the Charter could be applied to actions of the government.

Question 6

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 7

What is a "sunset clause" in the context of limitations on the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Accepted Answer

A "sunset clause" is applied t

Question 8

Contrast public law and private law.

Accepted Answer

Public law includes constituti

Question 9

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,cano

Question 10

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 11

Which among the following was not a purpose of the Constitution Act,1982?

Accepted Answer

A)  to list government enactments having constitutional status 
B)  to guarantee individual rights 
C)  to place some limitations on the supremacy of parliament 
D)  to redefine the role of the queen and her representative, the Governor General 
E)  to protect individuals against acts of governments or their agencies that infringe on their rights 
A)  to list government enactments having constitutional status 
B)  to guarantee individual rights 
C)  to place some limitations on the supremacy of parliament 
D)  to redefine the role of the queen and her representative, the Governor General 
E)  to protect individuals against acts of governments or their agencies that infringe on their rights

Question 12

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 the 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 provided they clearly state they are doing so "notwithstanding" the specific provision of the Charter. 
D)  Section 1 of the Charter divides the 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 the 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 provided they clearly state they are doing so "notwithstanding" the specific provision of the Charter. 
D)  Section 1 of the Charter divides the powers between the federal and provincial governments. 
E)  The Charter applies only to private disputes between individuals.

Question 13

Discuss the constitutional rigidity created by the 1867 division of powers and the means used by the federal and provincial governments to overcome this.

Accepted Answer

Students should describe how the Constit

Question 14

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 15

What kind of legal rights are protected under the Charter?

Accepted Answer

The rights to life,liberty,and security

Question 16

What are the Revised Statutes of Canada?

Accepted Answer

Every so many years the statutes are sum

Question 17

Which of the following is correct with respect to limitations on the Charter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interference with rights must be justifiable in a free and democratic society. 
B)  It cannot be used by a resident who is not a citizen of Canada. 
C)  It does not protect the rights of Aboriginal people. 
D)  It only applies to government employees. 
E)  It only applies to the federal government. 
A)  Interference with rights must be justifiable in a free and democratic society. 
B)  It cannot be used by a resident who is not a citizen of Canada. 
C)  It does not protect the rights of Aboriginal people. 
D)  It only applies to government employees. 
E)  It only applies to the federal government.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Quebec uses a civil

Question 19

Which of the following is true with regard to Canada's Constitution?

Accepted Answer

A)  The British North America Act, 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 our federal Parliament. 
B)  The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is a part of the BNA Act. 
C)  The Charter of Rights and Freedoms cannot be amended by the federal Parliament acting alone. 
D)  The Constitution Act, 1982 requires British Parliament to amend it. 
E)  Our Constitution consists of only the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 
A)  The British North America Act, 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 our federal Parliament. 
B)  The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is a part of the BNA Act. 
C)  The Charter of Rights and Freedoms cannot be amended by the federal Parliament acting alone. 
D)  The Constitution Act, 1982 requires British Parliament to amend it. 
E)  Our Constitution consists of only the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The law of equity was developed by ________.

Common law is also known as judge-made law.

Which of the following is correct with respect to the law of Quebec?

In Rothmans,Benson & Hedges Inc.v.Saskatchewan,the Supreme Court of Canada

In Maple Ridge District v.Meyers,the Supreme Court of Canada

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

What is a "sunset clause" in the context of limitations on the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Contrast public law and private law.

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

Which among the following was not a purpose of the Constitution Act,1982?

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

Discuss the constitutional rigidity created by the 1867 division of powers and the means used by the federal and provincial governments to overcome this.

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.

What kind of legal rights are protected under the Charter?

What are the Revised Statutes of Canada?

Which of the following is correct with respect to limitations on the Charter?

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

Which of the following is true with regard to Canada's Constitution?

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

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

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Exam 2: Introduction to the Legal System

The law of equity was developed by ________.

Common law is also known as judge-made law.

Which of the following is correct with respect to the law of Quebec?

In Rothmans,Benson & Hedges Inc.v.Saskatchewan,the Supreme Court of Canada

In Maple Ridge District v.Meyers,the Supreme Court of Canada

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

What is a "sunset clause" in the context of limitations on the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Contrast public law and private law.

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

Which among the following was not a purpose of the Constitution Act,1982?

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

Discuss the constitutional rigidity created by the 1867 division of powers and the means used by the federal and provincial governments to overcome this.

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.

What kind of legal rights are protected under the Charter?

What are the Revised Statutes of Canada?

Which of the following is correct with respect to limitations on the Charter?

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

Which of the following is true with regard to Canada's Constitution?

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

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