Question 1

What is meant by a statute?

Accepted Answer

A statute is a parliamentary o

Question 2

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 3

Is the B.C.Supreme Court judge bound to follow an Ontario Court of Appeal decision?

Accepted Answer

No,it's only at the same level or higher

Question 4

Which of the following is true regarding delegation between the federal and provincial governments?

Accepted Answer

A) Federal and provincial governments can delegate their powers to inferior bodies,such as their boards and individual civil servants. 
B) Direct delegation between the federal and provincial government bodies is the only way governmental bodies can conduct their business. 
C) The federal government is considered an inferior legislative body,so it can abdicate its powers,but only to a provincial government. 
D) The provincial governments are considered inferior legislative bodies,so they can abdicate their powers,but only to the federal government. 
E) There is no practical way for governments to overcome the prohibition against delegation. 
A) Federal and provincial governments can delegate their powers to inferior bodies,such as their boards and individual civil servants. 
B) Direct delegation between the federal and provincial government bodies is the only way governmental bodies can conduct their business. 
C) The federal government is considered an inferior legislative body,so it can abdicate its powers,but only to a provincial government. 
D) The provincial governments are considered inferior legislative bodies,so they can abdicate their powers,but only to the federal government. 
E) There is no practical way for governments to overcome the prohibition against delegation.

Question 5

The common-law courts as developed by King Henry and subsequent kings were used to impose the will of the sovereign on the people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is the most usable definition of law?

Accepted Answer

A) It is most useful to us to define law in terms of what we think people ought to do. 
B) It is most useful to us to define law in terms of what people do. 
C) We must define law in terms of what the courts or other government bodies will enforce. 
D) We must define law in terms of what society needs people to do. 
E) We must define law in terms of what people used to do. 
A) It is most useful to us to define law in terms of what we think people ought to do. 
B) It is most useful to us to define law in terms of what people do. 
C) We must define law in terms of what the courts or other government bodies will enforce. 
D) We must define law in terms of what society needs people to do. 
E) We must define law in terms of what people used to do.

Question 7

Laws which restrict collective bargaining are not subject to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In R.v.Keegstra,the Supreme Court of Canada stated that

Accepted Answer

A) although the freedom of expression is violated by the Code,these infringements are justifiable under Section 1 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 
B) the doctrine of stare decisis no longer applies. 
C) the decision of a subordinate court must always be followed,regardless of the specific facts of the case. 
D) decisions of the Supreme Court of Canada ought only be applied in federal cases. 
E) provincial Court judges have no authority to impose sentences in matters involving freedom of expression. 
A) although the freedom of expression is violated by the Code,these infringements are justifiable under Section 1 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 
B) the doctrine of stare decisis no longer applies. 
C) the decision of a subordinate court must always be followed,regardless of the specific facts of the case. 
D) decisions of the Supreme Court of Canada ought only be applied in federal cases. 
E) provincial Court judges have no authority to impose sentences in matters involving freedom of expression.

Question 9

Explain the limitations on the application of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Accepted Answer

The Charter only applies to pu

Question 10

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 11

Parliamentary supremacy is no longer completely in effect in Canada today.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

At a recent computer show,you heard a student trying to explain our legal system to a man who recently immigrated from Russia.Which one of the student's statements,below,is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) All the provinces follow law that stemmed from the English common law. 
B) The chief characteristic of the common law is the theory of precedent.That is,judges are bound by decisions of judges of the same or higher courts in that jurisdiction on the same point of law. 
C) Today,we are governed by statutes passed by our elected representatives as well as by judge-made law. 
D) Judge-made law in England came from two traditions,civil law and parliamentary supremacy. 
E) With the creation of our court system,the equitable tradition was lost.Today a judge of our superior court does not apply principles or remedies developed by the courts of equity. 
A) All the provinces follow law that stemmed from the English common law. 
B) The chief characteristic of the common law is the theory of precedent.That is,judges are bound by decisions of judges of the same or higher courts in that jurisdiction on the same point of law. 
C) Today,we are governed by statutes passed by our elected representatives as well as by judge-made law. 
D) Judge-made law in England came from two traditions,civil law and parliamentary supremacy. 
E) With the creation of our court system,the equitable tradition was lost.Today a judge of our superior court does not apply principles or remedies developed by the courts of equity.

Question 13

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 14

The term "law" may be defined in a variety of ways.Explain.

Accepted Answer

Students should note that it is not poss

Question 15

When we speak of parliamentary supremacy in Canada,which is based on a confederation between federal and provincial governments,which level of government is supreme?

Accepted Answer

Sections 91 and 92 divide powe

Question 16

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 17

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 18

What kind of legal rights are protected under the Charter?

Accepted Answer

The rights to life,liberty,and security

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) Law defined in moral terms is a reflection of legal positivism. 
B) Law defined in terms of authority is a reflection of legal realism. 
C) Law defined in practical terms as to what the court will do is a reflection of legal positivism. 
D) Law defined in terms of morality is a reflection of natural law theory. 
E) Law defined in terms of authority is a reflection of natural law theory. 
A) Law defined in moral terms is a reflection of legal positivism. 
B) Law defined in terms of authority is a reflection of legal realism. 
C) Law defined in practical terms as to what the court will do is a reflection of legal positivism. 
D) Law defined in terms of morality is a reflection of natural law theory. 
E) Law defined in terms of authority is a reflection of natural law theory.

Question 20

In which one of the following cases can the Supreme Court of Canada not override laws of the federal parliament?

Accepted Answer

A) Parliament enacts legislation that is ultra vires. 
B) Parliament enacts legislation in an area outside their jurisdiction. 
C) Parliament enacts legislation that infringes on rights contained in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 
D) Parliament enacts legislation that is not clear. 
E) The Supreme Court of Canada disagrees with the substance of the legislation. 
A) Parliament enacts legislation that is ultra vires. 
B) Parliament enacts legislation in an area outside their jurisdiction. 
C) Parliament enacts legislation that infringes on rights contained in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 
D) Parliament enacts legislation that is not clear. 
E) The Supreme Court of Canada disagrees with the substance of the legislation.

What is meant by a statute?

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

Is the B.C.Supreme Court judge bound to follow an Ontario Court of Appeal decision?

Which of the following is true regarding delegation between the federal and provincial governments?

The common-law courts as developed by King Henry and subsequent kings were used to impose the will of the sovereign on the people.

Which of the following is the most usable definition of law?

Laws which restrict collective bargaining are not subject to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

In R.v.Keegstra,the Supreme Court of Canada stated that

Explain the limitations on the application of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

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

Parliamentary supremacy is no longer completely in effect in Canada today.

At a recent computer show,you heard a student trying to explain our legal system to a man who recently immigrated from Russia.Which one of the student's statements,below,is correct?

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

The term "law" may be defined in a variety of ways.Explain.

When we speak of parliamentary supremacy in Canada,which is based on a confederation between federal and provincial governments,which level of government is supreme?

Give two examples of other areas of law from which the common law judges borrowed in order to create the common law.

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

What kind of legal rights are protected under the Charter?

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

In which one of the following cases can the Supreme Court of Canada not override laws of the federal parliament?

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What is meant by a statute?

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

Is the B.C.Supreme Court judge bound to follow an Ontario Court of Appeal decision?

Which of the following is true regarding delegation between the federal and provincial governments?

The common-law courts as developed by King Henry and subsequent kings were used to impose the will of the sovereign on the people.

Which of the following is the most usable definition of law?

Laws which restrict collective bargaining are not subject to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

In R.v.Keegstra,the Supreme Court of Canada stated that

Explain the limitations on the application of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

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

Parliamentary supremacy is no longer completely in effect in Canada today.

At a recent computer show,you heard a student trying to explain our legal system to a man who recently immigrated from Russia.Which one of the student's statements,below,is correct?

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

The term "law" may be defined in a variety of ways.Explain.

When we speak of parliamentary supremacy in Canada,which is based on a confederation between federal and provincial governments,which level of government is supreme?

Give two examples of other areas of law from which the common law judges borrowed in order to create the common law.

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

What kind of legal rights are protected under the Charter?

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

In which one of the following cases can the Supreme Court of Canada not override laws of the federal parliament?

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