Question 1

Which of the following is correct with respect to the characteristics of stare decisis in the common law?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is based on trial by battle and trial by ordeal. 
B)  It prevents a higher court from overruling a lower one. 
C)  It allows decisions of the courts to be predictable by the parties. 
D)  Our statutes play the same role as the code used in the French system. 
E)  This term refers to the role played by the law of equity in our system. 
A)  It is based on trial by battle and trial by ordeal. 
B)  It prevents a higher court from overruling a lower one. 
C)  It allows decisions of the courts to be predictable by the parties. 
D)  Our statutes play the same role as the code used in the French system. 
E)  This term refers to the role played by the law of equity in our system.

Question 2

Which of the following statements about statutes is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Statutes only apply when there is no common law covering the situation. 
B)  Statutes often summarize or modify canon law. 
C)  A statute may be only federal. 
D)  Government regulations are considered supreme to statute law. 
E)  Statutes are laws created by legislative bodies. 
A)  Statutes only apply when there is no common law covering the situation. 
B)  Statutes often summarize or modify canon law. 
C)  A statute may be only federal. 
D)  Government regulations are considered supreme to statute law. 
E)  Statutes are laws created by legislative bodies.

Question 3

The body of rules developed by the court of common pleas,court of king's bench,and exchequer court became known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The body of rules developed by the...

Question 4

When was the last time Quebec revised its Civil Code?

Accepted Answer

A new Civil Code in

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Equity no longer exists; the courts were merged. 
B)  "Equity" means fairness in our legal system. 
C)  The Court of Equity was one of the original common law courts along with the court of king's bench and the court of the exchequer. 
D)  "Equity" refers to the body of law created by the Courts of Chancery. 
E)  "Equity" refers to the amount still owing on a debt. 
A)  Equity no longer exists; the courts were merged. 
B)  "Equity" means fairness in our legal system. 
C)  The Court of Equity was one of the original common law courts along with the court of king's bench and the court of the exchequer. 
D)  "Equity" refers to the body of law created by the Courts of Chancery. 
E)  "Equity" refers to the amount still owing on a debt.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following will a judge not apply in a Canadian court?

Accepted Answer

A)  equitable principles 
B)  common law principles 
C)  statute law 
D)  Roman law 
E)  constitutional law 
A)  equitable principles 
B)  common law principles 
C)  statute law 
D)  Roman law 
E)  constitutional law

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)  The statute law never overrides the 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 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)  The statute law never overrides the 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 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 9

In terms of the development of the common law legal system,which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Historically, local lords, barons, or sheriffs held court as part of their feudal responsibility. 
B)  Trial by battle involved some psychological test. 
C)  Trial by ordeal involved armed combat between the litigants or their champions. 
D)  Travelling courts, established by weak kings, provided a relatively unattractive method of resolving disputes. 
E)  The courts of the nobles grew in power, eventually evolving into the modern courts of today. 
A)  Historically, local lords, barons, or sheriffs held court as part of their feudal responsibility. 
B)  Trial by battle involved some psychological test. 
C)  Trial by ordeal involved armed combat between the litigants or their champions. 
D)  Travelling courts, established by weak kings, provided a relatively unattractive method of resolving disputes. 
E)  The courts of the nobles grew in power, eventually evolving into the modern courts of today.

Question 10

In Ontario Human Rights Commission et al.v.Simpsons-Sears Ltd.,the Supreme Court of Canada

Accepted Answer

A)  held that religious discrimination is acceptable in the workplace. 
B)  found that the employer was required to take reasonable steps to accommodate the religious practices of an employee. 
C)  concluded that it is unnecessary to accommodate an employee when doing so would inconvenience the employer. 
D)  decided that only certain religions are worthy of protection under human rights legislation. 
E)  determined that it is the intention to discriminate that is relevant, not whether or not discrimination actually occurred. 
A)  held that religious discrimination is acceptable in the workplace. 
B)  found that the employer was required to take reasonable steps to accommodate the religious practices of an employee. 
C)  concluded that it is unnecessary to accommodate an employee when doing so would inconvenience the employer. 
D)  decided that only certain religions are worthy of protection under human rights legislation. 
E)  determined that it is the intention to discriminate that is relevant, not whether or not discrimination actually occurred.

Question 11

Explain the relationship between regulations and statutes.

Accepted Answer

Often a statute will empower a particula

Question 12

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 13

Indicate what kind of personal freedoms are protected under the Charter.

Accepted Answer

Freedom of conscience,religion

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

The ___________ applies to abuses in sectors regulated by federal legislation,such as the broadcast and telecommunication industries; similar provincial statutes apply only in areas controlled by provincial legislation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Canadian Human Rights Act 
B)  Constitution Act, 1867 
C)  Charter of Rights and Freedoms 
D)  Meech Lake Accord 
E)  Constitution Act, 1982 
A)  Canadian Human Rights Act 
B)  Constitution Act, 1867 
C)  Charter of Rights and Freedoms 
D)  Meech Lake Accord 
E)  Constitution Act, 1982

Question 16

Explain why statutes override the common law.

Accepted Answer

Because of the principle of pa

Question 17

Sexual harassment is regarded as a form of discrimination on the basis of gender.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The common law courts include

Accepted Answer

A)  the court of common pleas, the court of king's bench, and the exchequer court. 
B)  the court of common pleas, the chancery court, and the exchequer court. 
C)  the court of king's bench, the chancery court, and the exchequer court. 
D)  the court of common pleas, the court of king's bench, and the chancery court. 
E)  the court of king's bench, the chancery court, and the court of equity. 
A)  the court of common pleas, the court of king's bench, and the exchequer court. 
B)  the court of common pleas, the chancery court, and the exchequer court. 
C)  the court of king's bench, the chancery court, and the exchequer court. 
D)  the court of common pleas, the court of king's bench, and the chancery court. 
E)  the court of king's bench, the chancery court, and the court of equity.

Question 19

The law of equity was developed in the Court of Chancery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In a CBC interview,a noted environmentalist said that if he were forced to choose between the lives of the last breeding pair of whales and those of a boatload of men who were out to kill them,he would sacrifice the men to save the whales.He cited the war-crimes trials after World War II for the principle that immoral laws should be resisted to protect "the higher good." This position exemplifies which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  legal realism 
B)  legal positivism 
C)  the law of the sea 
D)  natural law 
E)  the law of equity 
A)  legal realism 
B)  legal positivism 
C)  the law of the sea 
D)  natural law 
E)  the law of equity

Which of the following is correct with respect to the characteristics of stare decisis in the common law?

Which of the following statements about statutes is true?

The body of rules developed by the court of common pleas,court of king's bench,and exchequer court became known as ________.

When was the last time Quebec revised its Civil Code?

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

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

Which of the following will a judge not apply in a Canadian court?

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

In terms of the development of the common law legal system,which of the following is true?

In Ontario Human Rights Commission et al.v.Simpsons-Sears Ltd.,the Supreme Court of Canada

Explain the relationship between regulations and statutes.

Which of the following is true regarding human rights?

Indicate what kind of personal freedoms 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 ___________ applies to abuses in sectors regulated by federal legislation,such as the broadcast and telecommunication industries; similar provincial statutes apply only in areas controlled by provincial legislation.

Explain why statutes override the common law.

Sexual harassment is regarded as a form of discrimination on the basis of gender.

The common law courts include

The law of equity was developed in the Court of Chancery.

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Factors Affecting the Contractual Relationship

The End of the Contractual Relationship

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Exam 2: Introduction to the Legal System

Which of the following is correct with respect to the characteristics of stare decisis in the common law?

Which of the following statements about statutes is true?

The body of rules developed by the court of common pleas,court of king's bench,and exchequer court became known as ________.

When was the last time Quebec revised its Civil Code?

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

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

Which of the following will a judge not apply in a Canadian court?

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

In terms of the development of the common law legal system,which of the following is true?

In Ontario Human Rights Commission et al.v.Simpsons-Sears Ltd.,the Supreme Court of Canada

Explain the relationship between regulations and statutes.

Which of the following is true regarding human rights?

Indicate what kind of personal freedoms 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 ___________ applies to abuses in sectors regulated by federal legislation,such as the broadcast and telecommunication industries; similar provincial statutes apply only in areas controlled by provincial legislation.

Explain why statutes override the common law.

Sexual harassment is regarded as a form of discrimination on the basis of gender.

The common law courts include

The law of equity was developed in the Court of Chancery.

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