Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to the sources of our law?

Accepted Answer

A) Equity is a system of law developed by the provincial legislatures. 
B) The common law derived aspects of the law of families and estates from the French Civil Code. 
C) The only province in which a judge is required to follow a comprehensive civil code is Ontario. 
D) The term stare decisis refers to the practice of following precedent,which forms the basis of our common law system. 
E) The Courts of Chancery developed the law of contracts. 
A) Equity is a system of law developed by the provincial legislatures. 
B) The common law derived aspects of the law of families and estates from the French Civil Code. 
C) The only province in which a judge is required to follow a comprehensive civil code is Ontario. 
D) The term stare decisis refers to the practice of following precedent,which forms the basis of our common law system. 
E) The Courts of Chancery developed the law of contracts.

Question 3

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 4

In our system,if a judge feels that the decision made by a judge in a higher court is wrong,he or she is free to disregard it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Discuss any limitations on the application of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Accepted Answer

Here students are expected to discuss th

Question 6

Explain the relationship between statutes,equity,and common law in our legal system,including a brief discussion on the historical development of these three major aspects of our law.

Accepted Answer

Students should explain how equity and c

Question 7

Stare decisis in the common-law system plays the same role as the code in the French system,lending predictability to the law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

"In our modern legal system,the term 'equity' is synonymous with fairness." Discuss the accuracy of this statement.

Accepted Answer

Students should point out that equity is

Question 9

What is meant by the Revised Statutes of Canada?

Accepted Answer

Every so many years,the statutes are sum

Question 10

What role does the decision made by an Ontario Court of Appeal judge have on a B.C.Supreme Court judge?

Accepted Answer

The decision is merely persuas

Question 11

Explain what is meant by the term "principles of fundamental justice."

Accepted Answer

This is similar to the American "due pro

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) Equity no longer exists. 
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. 
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 13

Why did we need the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Accepted Answer

Although we relied on parliamentarians a

Question 14

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 15

Uncle Max just immigrated to Canada and learned some things about our laws and constitution on the plane.Which of the following things he heard is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The Charter of Rights and Freedoms,part of the Constitution Act,1982,has been entrenched in our constitution and therefore cannot be changed. 
B) Our constitution provides that the provincial legislatures have exclusive jurisdiction to enact laws concerning education and property in the province. 
C) Our federal parliament is supreme in enacting laws concerning municipalities. 
D) The British North America Act of 1867,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 Queen Elizabeth. 
E) There are many aspects of our constitution we have inherited from the United States. 
A) The Charter of Rights and Freedoms,part of the Constitution Act,1982,has been entrenched in our constitution and therefore cannot be changed. 
B) Our constitution provides that the provincial legislatures have exclusive jurisdiction to enact laws concerning education and property in the province. 
C) Our federal parliament is supreme in enacting laws concerning municipalities. 
D) The British North America Act of 1867,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 Queen Elizabeth. 
E) There are many aspects of our constitution we have inherited from the United States.

Question 16

The law of equity was developed by ________.

Accepted Answer

the Courts

Question 17

Which of the following will override a particular province's common-law rule as articulated by a trial-court judge of the highest trial level court in the province?

Accepted Answer

A) A contrary subsequent ruling by the Court of Appeal of the province 
B) A new provincial statute to the contrary in another province 
C) A contrary ruling by a small claims court judge 
D) A similar subsequent ruling by a trial-court judge in another province 
E) A contrary ruling by an appeal court judge in another province 
A) A contrary subsequent ruling by the Court of Appeal of the province 
B) A new provincial statute to the contrary in another province 
C) A contrary ruling by a small claims court judge 
D) A similar subsequent ruling by a trial-court judge in another province 
E) A contrary ruling by an appeal court judge in another province

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Jake was charged with an offence.Which of the following could not be a legitimate defence in any circumstances?

Accepted Answer

A) The legislation creating the offence is beyond the authority of the body that created the offence. 
B) The legislation violated his Charter rights. 
C) He had a legal excuse for doing what he did. 
D) The legislative branch of government is the proper body to hear criminal cases. 
E) He did not do the act complained of. 
A) The legislation creating the offence is beyond the authority of the body that created the offence. 
B) The legislation violated his Charter rights. 
C) He had a legal excuse for doing what he did. 
D) The legislative branch of government is the proper body to hear criminal cases. 
E) He did not do the act complained of.

Question 20

Where protection against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation has been left out of human rights legislation,the courts have shown a willingness to imply the existence of this protection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to the sources of our law?

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

In our system,if a judge feels that the decision made by a judge in a higher court is wrong,he or she is free to disregard it.

Discuss any limitations on the application of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Explain the relationship between statutes,equity,and common law in our legal system,including a brief discussion on the historical development of these three major aspects of our law.

Stare decisis in the common-law system plays the same role as the code in the French system,lending predictability to the law.

"In our modern legal system,the term 'equity' is synonymous with fairness." Discuss the accuracy of this statement.

What is meant by the Revised Statutes of Canada?

What role does the decision made by an Ontario Court of Appeal judge have on a B.C.Supreme Court judge?

Explain what is meant by the term "principles of fundamental justice."

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

Why did we need the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

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.

Uncle Max just immigrated to Canada and learned some things about our laws and constitution on the plane.Which of the following things he heard is true?

The law of equity was developed by ________.

Which of the following will override a particular province's common-law rule as articulated by a trial-court judge of the highest trial level court in the province?

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

Jake was charged with an offence.Which of the following could not be a legitimate defence in any circumstances?

Where protection against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation has been left out of human rights legislation,the courts have shown a willingness to imply the existence of this protection.

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Exam 2: Introduction to the Legal System

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

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to the sources of our law?

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

In our system,if a judge feels that the decision made by a judge in a higher court is wrong,he or she is free to disregard it.

Discuss any limitations on the application of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Explain the relationship between statutes,equity,and common law in our legal system,including a brief discussion on the historical development of these three major aspects of our law.

Stare decisis in the common-law system plays the same role as the code in the French system,lending predictability to the law.

"In our modern legal system,the term 'equity' is synonymous with fairness." Discuss the accuracy of this statement.

What is meant by the Revised Statutes of Canada?

What role does the decision made by an Ontario Court of Appeal judge have on a B.C.Supreme Court judge?

Explain what is meant by the term "principles of fundamental justice."

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

Why did we need the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

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.

Uncle Max just immigrated to Canada and learned some things about our laws and constitution on the plane.Which of the following things he heard is true?

The law of equity was developed by ________.

Which of the following will override a particular province's common-law rule as articulated by a trial-court judge of the highest trial level court in the province?

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

Jake was charged with an offence.Which of the following could not be a legitimate defence in any circumstances?

Where protection against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation has been left out of human rights legislation,the courts have shown a willingness to imply the existence of this protection.

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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