Question 1

Explain why the law of equity developed.

Accepted Answer

Because of the inequity and harshness of

Question 2

Indicate the three courts that together made up the common law courts.

Accepted Answer

Court of Common Plea

Question 3

"The term 'equity' refers to fairness in our legal system." Discuss the accuracy of this statement.

Accepted Answer

Equity is that body of law developed by

Question 4

Explain what is meant by the principle of the rule of law.

Accepted Answer

This principle protects citizens of Cana

Question 5

Discuss the significance of the passage of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in Canada's legal system.

Accepted Answer

Before the Charter,there were few restri

Question 6

Contrast substantive law and procedural law and provide an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Substantive law establishes the rights a

Question 7

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 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) Neither the federal nor provincial governments can ignore protections of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms without going through the constitutional amending process. 
B) The Constitution Act,1982 was passed only by the English parliament. 
C) The Constitution Act,1982 is the supreme law of Canada and can override statutes. 
D) The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is part of the BNA Act,1867. 
E) The Charter is entrenched and,as such,none of its provisions can be overridden by any level of government. 
A) Neither the federal nor provincial governments can ignore protections of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms without going through the constitutional amending process. 
B) The Constitution Act,1982 was passed only by the English parliament. 
C) The Constitution Act,1982 is the supreme law of Canada and can override statutes. 
D) The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is part of the BNA Act,1867. 
E) The Charter is entrenched and,as such,none of its provisions can be overridden by any level of government.

Question 9

The legal philosophy that defines law in terms of the authority of the person who passed it is called legal realism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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 11

Which of the following is correct with respect to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Accepted Answer

A) Section 33 (the notwithstanding clause)only applies to some specified provisions of the Charter. 
B) The federal or provincial legislature cannot override a person's right to free speech. 
C) The federal or the provincial legislature cannot override a person's right not to be discriminated against on the basis of race or religion. 
D) The parliament or provincial legislature can only override a section of the Charter under the notwithstanding clause if they clearly state they are doing so and then wait 5 years before implementing the provision. 
E) The effect of the notwithstanding clause is to shift the power back to the judges. 
A) Section 33 (the notwithstanding clause)only applies to some specified provisions of the Charter. 
B) The federal or provincial legislature cannot override a person's right to free speech. 
C) The federal or the provincial legislature cannot override a person's right not to be discriminated against on the basis of race or religion. 
D) The parliament or provincial legislature can only override a section of the Charter under the notwithstanding clause if they clearly state they are doing so and then wait 5 years before implementing the provision. 
E) The effect of the notwithstanding clause is to shift the power back to the judges.

Question 12

Law and morality are the same thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What kind of equality rights are protected by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Accepted Answer

The Charter prohibits discrimination of

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) 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 our federal parliament. 
B) The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is a part of the BNA Act,1867. 
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 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 our federal parliament. 
B) The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is a part of the BNA Act,1867. 
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 15

In 2007,the UN Declaration on Rights of Indigenous Peoples was adopted by the General Assembly.Canada became a full supporter in 2017.Describe three points in favour of the support for recognition of Indigenous self-government.

Accepted Answer

Prior to Europeans coming to Canada,Firs

Question 16

Which of the following is true regarding categories of law?

Accepted Answer

A) Substantive law establishes the rights an individual has in society. 
B) Private law includes constitutional law. 
C) Criminal law involves the rules that govern our personal,social,and business relations. 
D) Substantive law determines how procedural laws will be enforced. 
E) Procedural law establishes the limits on an individual's conduct. 
A) Substantive law establishes the rights an individual has in society. 
B) Private law includes constitutional law. 
C) Criminal law involves the rules that govern our personal,social,and business relations. 
D) Substantive law determines how procedural laws will be enforced. 
E) Procedural law establishes the limits on an individual's conduct.

Question 17

Which of the following was not one of the factors that led to the creation of the law of equity?

Accepted Answer

A) Rigidity in the common law courts 
B) Stare decisis 
C) The need for a supplement to the common law 
D) Unpredictable outcomes in the common law courts 
E) The adherence to precedent 
A) Rigidity in the common law courts 
B) Stare decisis 
C) The need for a supplement to the common law 
D) Unpredictable outcomes in the common law courts 
E) The adherence to precedent

Question 18

How does the Charter of Rights and Freedoms affect the principle of parliamentary supremacy?

Accepted Answer

Prior to 1982,in theory at least,parliam

Question 19

With regard to the Constitution of Canada,which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Our Constitution provides for a single system of government. 
B) The Constitution Act,1982 provides which matters can be dealt with only by the federal government. 
C) The British Parliament can continue pass legislation that affects Canada's laws. 
D) The Constitution Act,1982 contains a Charter of Rights and Freedoms that curbs the power of the federal and provincial legislatures. 
E) Federal judges have been given the sole power to amend the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 
A) Our Constitution provides for a single system of government. 
B) The Constitution Act,1982 provides which matters can be dealt with only by the federal government. 
C) The British Parliament can continue pass legislation that affects Canada's laws. 
D) The Constitution Act,1982 contains a Charter of Rights and Freedoms that curbs the power of the federal and provincial legislatures. 
E) Federal judges have been given the sole power to amend the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Question 20

How do transfer-payment schemes help to circumvent the constitutional rigidity created by the division of powers?

Accepted Answer

Through such schemes,the feder

Explain why the law of equity developed.

Indicate the three courts that together made up the common law courts.

"The term 'equity' refers to fairness in our legal system." Discuss the accuracy of this statement.

Explain what is meant by the principle of the rule of law.

Discuss the significance of the passage of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in Canada's legal system.

Contrast substantive law and procedural law and provide an example of each.

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

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

The legal philosophy that defines law in terms of the authority of the person who passed it is called legal realism.

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

Which of the following is correct with respect to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Law and morality are the same thing.

What kind of equality rights are protected by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

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

In 2007,the UN Declaration on Rights of Indigenous Peoples was adopted by the General Assembly.Canada became a full supporter in 2017.Describe three points in favour of the support for recognition of Indigenous self-government.

Which of the following is true regarding categories of law?

Which of the following was not one of the factors that led to the creation of the law of equity?

How does the Charter of Rights and Freedoms affect the principle of parliamentary supremacy?

With regard to the Constitution of Canada,which of the following is true?

How do transfer-payment schemes help to circumvent the constitutional rigidity created by the division of powers?

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Explain why the law of equity developed.

Indicate the three courts that together made up the common law courts.

"The term 'equity' refers to fairness in our legal system." Discuss the accuracy of this statement.

Explain what is meant by the principle of the rule of law.

Discuss the significance of the passage of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in Canada's legal system.

Contrast substantive law and procedural law and provide an example of each.

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

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

The legal philosophy that defines law in terms of the authority of the person who passed it is called legal realism.

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

Which of the following is correct with respect to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Law and morality are the same thing.

What kind of equality rights are protected by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

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

In 2007,the UN Declaration on Rights of Indigenous Peoples was adopted by the General Assembly.Canada became a full supporter in 2017.Describe three points in favour of the support for recognition of Indigenous self-government.

Which of the following is true regarding categories of law?

Which of the following was not one of the factors that led to the creation of the law of equity?

How does the Charter of Rights and Freedoms affect the principle of parliamentary supremacy?

With regard to the Constitution of Canada,which of the following is true?

How do transfer-payment schemes help to circumvent the constitutional rigidity created by the division of powers?

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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