Question 1

Regarding the Charter of Rights and Freedoms,which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Neither the federal nor the provincial governments can change the provisions of the Charter without going through the constitution amending process. 
B) Any statute,by any level of government inconsistent with the provisions of the Charter is considered binding on all Canadians. 
C) Any action by a government official violating the provisions of the Charter is not actionable under the Charter. 
D) The guarantee of the right of free speech allows citizens to avoid being held liable for defamation under the Constitution of Canada. 
E) The Charter protects fundamental freedoms that apply only to relations between private citizens. 
A) Neither the federal nor the provincial governments can change the provisions of the Charter without going through the constitution amending process. 
B) Any statute,by any level of government inconsistent with the provisions of the Charter is considered binding on all Canadians. 
C) Any action by a government official violating the provisions of the Charter is not actionable under the Charter. 
D) The guarantee of the right of free speech allows citizens to avoid being held liable for defamation under the Constitution of Canada. 
E) The Charter protects fundamental freedoms that apply only to relations between private citizens.

Question 2

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 3

Stare decisis is the Latin term for following the Code.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) Our Constitution provides for a federal system of government (i.e.,for two levels of government,federal and provincial). 
B) The Constitution Act,1867 (formerly,the British North America Act)clarifies which matters can be dealt with by the provincial governments (i.e.,the provincial legislatures). 
C) The Constitution Act,1867 was a statute passed by the British Parliament,but it is no longer necessary to have the British Parliament amend it if Canadians want it amended. 
D) The Constitution Act,1982 contains a Charter of Rights and Freedoms that curbs the power of the federal and provincial legislatures. 
E) Members of our federal parliament in Ottawa have been given the sole power to amend the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 
A) Our Constitution provides for a federal system of government (i.e.,for two levels of government,federal and provincial). 
B) The Constitution Act,1867 (formerly,the British North America Act)clarifies which matters can be dealt with by the provincial governments (i.e.,the provincial legislatures). 
C) The Constitution Act,1867 was a statute passed by the British Parliament,but it is no longer necessary to have the British Parliament amend it if Canadians want it amended. 
D) The Constitution Act,1982 contains a Charter of Rights and Freedoms that curbs the power of the federal and provincial legislatures. 
E) Members of our federal parliament in Ottawa have been given the sole power to amend the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Question 5

All provincial bills require royal assent of the Governor General before they can become law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Compare and contrast provincial and federal passage of bills.

Accepted Answer

Students should summarize the traditiona

Question 7

Explain why statutes override the common law.

Accepted Answer

Because of the principle of pa

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) Statute law never overrides 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 operative as a 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) Statute law never overrides 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 operative as a 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

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to human rights laws in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A) Protection against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is recent and not yet written in some human rights statutes. 
B) All employers have an obligation to accommodate all of the religious practices and disabilities of their employees. 
C) Federal and provincial human rights commissions are courts,and the commissioners are superior court judges with the rights and powers associated with that office. 
D) From a business point of view,the Charter is much more important than the provincial human rights legislation. 
E) Human rights in the federal area are protected by the federal human rights commission,which enforces the Canadian Bill of Rights. 
A) Protection against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is recent and not yet written in some human rights statutes. 
B) All employers have an obligation to accommodate all of the religious practices and disabilities of their employees. 
C) Federal and provincial human rights commissions are courts,and the commissioners are superior court judges with the rights and powers associated with that office. 
D) From a business point of view,the Charter is much more important than the provincial human rights legislation. 
E) Human rights in the federal area are protected by the federal human rights commission,which enforces the Canadian Bill of Rights.

Question 10

"Canada's Constitution is embodied in the British North America Act." Comment on the accuracy of that statement.

Accepted Answer

This is incorrect.Canada has a constitut

Question 11

Civil law is based on a codified system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Explain how the rights set up in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms are limited.

Accepted Answer

1.The Charter only applies to public mat

Question 13

The ________ applies to abuses in sectors regulated by federal legislation,such as the broadcast and telecommunications 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 14

Judges in a common-law system base their decisions on other judges' decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of substantive law?

Accepted Answer

A) The rule that a tort action must be commenced within 2 years of the action complained of 
B) The rule that establishes the type of document by which an action is commenced 
C) The rule that hearsay evidence is not permitted in a trial 
D) The rule that a victim of fraud can sue 
E) A rule that any action under $50,000 may be brought in the small claims court 
A) The rule that a tort action must be commenced within 2 years of the action complained of 
B) The rule that establishes the type of document by which an action is commenced 
C) The rule that hearsay evidence is not permitted in a trial 
D) The rule that a victim of fraud can sue 
E) A rule that any action under $50,000 may be brought in the small claims court

Question 16

Legislation prohibiting all prison inmates from voting in federal elections was found to constitute an unjustified denial of the right to vote.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The legal theory that defines law in terms of a command by someone in authority is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The legal theory that defines law in...

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) Section 33 (the notwithstanding clause)applies to all protections in the Charter. 
B) The federal or provincial legislature cannot override a person's right to free speech. 
C) The federal or the provincial legislature can override a person's right not to be discriminated against on the basis of race or religion. 
D) The parliament or provincial legislature cannot override a section of the Charter. 
E) The effect of the notwithstanding clause is to shift the power back to the judges. 
A) Section 33 (the notwithstanding clause)applies to all protections in the Charter. 
B) The federal or provincial legislature cannot override a person's right to free speech. 
C) The federal or the provincial legislature can override a person's right not to be discriminated against on the basis of race or religion. 
D) The parliament or provincial legislature cannot override a section of the Charter. 
E) The effect of the notwithstanding clause is to shift the power back to the judges.

Question 19

Explain the relationship between regulations and statutes.

Accepted Answer

Often a statute will empower a particula

Question 20

"The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is separate from,and therefore has no bearing on,other human rights legislation." Discuss the accuracy of this statement.

Accepted Answer

The statement is inaccurate.Because the

Regarding the Charter of Rights and Freedoms,which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following is true regarding human rights?

Stare decisis is the Latin term for following the Code.

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

All provincial bills require royal assent of the Governor General before they can become law.

Compare and contrast provincial and federal passage of bills.

Explain why statutes override the common law.

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

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to human rights laws in Canada?

"Canada's Constitution is embodied in the British North America Act." Comment on the accuracy of that statement.

Civil law is based on a codified system.

Explain how the rights set up in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms are limited.

The ________ applies to abuses in sectors regulated by federal legislation,such as the broadcast and telecommunications industries.Similar provincial statutes apply only in areas controlled by provincial legislation.

Judges in a common-law system base their decisions on other judges' decisions.

Which of the following is an example of substantive law?

Legislation prohibiting all prison inmates from voting in federal elections was found to constitute an unjustified denial of the right to vote.

The legal theory that defines law in terms of a command by someone in authority is called ________.

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

Explain the relationship between regulations and statutes.

"The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is separate from,and therefore has no bearing on,other human rights legislation." Discuss the accuracy of this statement.

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

Regarding the Charter of Rights and Freedoms,which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following is true regarding human rights?

Stare decisis is the Latin term for following the Code.

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

All provincial bills require royal assent of the Governor General before they can become law.

Compare and contrast provincial and federal passage of bills.

Explain why statutes override the common law.

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

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to human rights laws in Canada?

"Canada's Constitution is embodied in the British North America Act." Comment on the accuracy of that statement.

Civil law is based on a codified system.

Explain how the rights set up in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms are limited.

The ________ applies to abuses in sectors regulated by federal legislation,such as the broadcast and telecommunications industries.Similar provincial statutes apply only in areas controlled by provincial legislation.

Judges in a common-law system base their decisions on other judges' decisions.

Which of the following is an example of substantive law?

Legislation prohibiting all prison inmates from voting in federal elections was found to constitute an unjustified denial of the right to vote.

The legal theory that defines law in terms of a command by someone in authority is called ________.

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

Explain the relationship between regulations and statutes.

"The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is separate from,and therefore has no bearing on,other human rights legislation." Discuss the accuracy of this statement.

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