Question 1

Explain the role of human rights tribunals.

Accepted Answer

Both the federal and the provincial governments have set up special human rights tribunals authorized to hear complaints of human rights violations,to investigate,and,where appropriate,to impose significant sanctions and remedies.There are time limits to consider: a complaint before the CHRC,for example,must be filed within 12 months of the alleged incident.The Commission then proceeds to attempt settlement of the complaint through conciliation and investigation.If all else fails,a tribunal hearing is convened.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

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 D

Question 4

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 5

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 6

Both the federal and the provincial governments have set up special ________ authorized to hear complaints of human rights violations,to investigate,and,where appropriate,to impose significant sanctions and remedies.

Accepted Answer

A) statutes 
B) human rights tribunals 
C) constitutional tribunals 
D) legislation 
E) language rights tribunals 
A) statutes 
B) human rights tribunals 
C) constitutional tribunals 
D) legislation 
E) language rights tribunals

Question 7

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 8

Canon law refers to the law created by the Church.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Question 10

What is the significance of the Constitution Act,1867?

Accepted Answer

It created the Dominion of Can

Question 11

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

Question 12

Although the Courts of Chancery and common-law courts were merged,the bodies of law remain separate today.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is correct with respect to the civil law system?

Accepted Answer

A) Quebec and New Brunswick use a system based on the French Civil Code. 
B) The code is persuasive only and judges are free to disregard it where the situation warrants. 
C) The system used in Quebec is based on Justinian's code rather than the Napoleonic Code. 
D) The Civil Code governs all legal matters arising in Quebec including criminal actions. 
E) The Civil Code as used in Quebec covers private disputes between individuals. 
A) Quebec and New Brunswick use a system based on the French Civil Code. 
B) The code is persuasive only and judges are free to disregard it where the situation warrants. 
C) The system used in Quebec is based on Justinian's code rather than the Napoleonic Code. 
D) The Civil Code governs all legal matters arising in Quebec including criminal actions. 
E) The Civil Code as used in Quebec covers private disputes between individuals.

Question 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

Give examples of areas that fall under federal jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

Money,banking,postal service,c

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Quebec uses a civil

Question 19

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 20

Explain what Indigenous rights and self-government means for businesses interacting with Indigenous peoples.

Accepted Answer

Businesses must have respect for Indigen

Explain the role of human rights tribunals.

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

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

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.

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

Both the federal and the provincial governments have set up special ________ authorized to hear complaints of human rights violations,to investigate,and,where appropriate,to impose significant sanctions and remedies.

Which of the following statements about statutes is true?

Canon law refers to the law created by the Church.

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

What is the significance of the Constitution Act,1867?

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

Although the Courts of Chancery and common-law courts were merged,the bodies of law remain separate today.

Which of the following is correct with respect to the civil law system?

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

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)?

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

Give examples of areas that fall under federal jurisdiction.

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

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

Explain what Indigenous rights and self-government means for businesses interacting with Indigenous peoples.

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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Exam 2: Introduction to the Legal System

Explain the role of human rights tribunals.

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

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

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.

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

Both the federal and the provincial governments have set up special ________ authorized to hear complaints of human rights violations,to investigate,and,where appropriate,to impose significant sanctions and remedies.

Which of the following statements about statutes is true?

Canon law refers to the law created by the Church.

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

What is the significance of the Constitution Act,1867?

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

Although the Courts of Chancery and common-law courts were merged,the bodies of law remain separate today.

Which of the following is correct with respect to the civil law system?

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

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)?

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

Give examples of areas that fall under federal jurisdiction.

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

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

Explain what Indigenous rights and self-government means for businesses interacting with Indigenous peoples.

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

Filters