Question 1

Explain a bona fide occupational requirement in the context of human rights legislation.

Accepted Answer

Sometimes it is genuinely necessary to d

Question 2

Private clubs cannot discriminate as to who they will admit as members because discrimination by private facilities is prohibited by the legislation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The body of law developed by the Courts of Chancery is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The body of law developed by the...

Question 4

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms expressly prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual preference.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The law of equity simply means fairness in our legal system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is incorrect with respect to the rights of the party whose Charter rights have been violated?

Accepted Answer

A) The rights and freedoms guaranteed in the Charter vary depending on whether a person is a citizen,a resident,or a visitor. 
B) The remedies available to the victim of a violation of a Charter provision are restricted to those listed in the Charter. 
C) The Charter gives a court the power to exclude any evidence that has been obtained in violation of a Charter right. 
D) When evidence is obtained in violation of a person's Charter rights,the court must exclude that evidence. 
E) The court is free to impose any remedy for a Charter violation that it considers appropriate. 
A) The rights and freedoms guaranteed in the Charter vary depending on whether a person is a citizen,a resident,or a visitor. 
B) The remedies available to the victim of a violation of a Charter provision are restricted to those listed in the Charter. 
C) The Charter gives a court the power to exclude any evidence that has been obtained in violation of a Charter right. 
D) When evidence is obtained in violation of a person's Charter rights,the court must exclude that evidence. 
E) The court is free to impose any remedy for a Charter violation that it considers appropriate.

Question 7

There are no limitations to the right of freedom of expression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The body of rules developed by the Court of Common Pleas,Court of King's Bench,and Exchequer Court became known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The body of rules developed by the...

Question 9

Ms.Lott was required by a provision in the B.C.School Act to retire from her position as an elementary teacher at the age of 65.She did not want to retire.She commenced an action against the school board.Which of the following is false with regard to this situation?

Accepted Answer

A) A provision of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms of the Constitution Act prohibits discrimination. 
B) The Constitution allows the legislature to discriminate if it can be demonstrated that the discrimination is justified in a free and democratic society. 
C) The legislature,if it is acting within its authority (i.e.,within s.92 of the Constitution Act),can pass a statute that discriminates if it states that the statute will operate notwithstanding the provisions of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 
D) The federal legislature is the proper body to decide if the provincial School Act is lawful. 
E) The people of Canada,through their elected representatives,could change the Constitution Act,including the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 
A) A provision of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms of the Constitution Act prohibits discrimination. 
B) The Constitution allows the legislature to discriminate if it can be demonstrated that the discrimination is justified in a free and democratic society. 
C) The legislature,if it is acting within its authority (i.e.,within s.92 of the Constitution Act),can pass a statute that discriminates if it states that the statute will operate notwithstanding the provisions of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 
D) The federal legislature is the proper body to decide if the provincial School Act is lawful. 
E) The people of Canada,through their elected representatives,could change the Constitution Act,including the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Question 10

The law of equity was developed in the Court of Chancery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

"An individual who is refused service at a restaurant because of his race has had his Charter rights violated." Comment on the accuracy of this statement.

Accepted Answer

This statement is not accurate.Because t

Question 12

While the Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects individuals' rights from government abuses,there is still no legislation to protect individuals' rights from abuse by the public.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The custom of following already decided cases is called

Accepted Answer

A) stare decisis. 
B) a civil law system. 
C) a common law. 
D) res judicata. 
E) ultra vires. 
A) stare decisis. 
B) a civil law system. 
C) a common law. 
D) res judicata. 
E) ultra vires.

Question 14

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms ensures Canadians can travel and live anywhere within Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is not a legal right under the Charter?

Accepted Answer

A) Everyone has the right not to be deprived of life,liberty,and security. 
B) Everyone has the right not to be arrested or detained without being told why. 
C) Everyone has the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. 
D) Everyone has the right,if acquitted of an offence,not be tried for it again. 
E) Everyone has the right not to be subjected to any cruel and unusual punishment. 
A) Everyone has the right not to be deprived of life,liberty,and security. 
B) Everyone has the right not to be arrested or detained without being told why. 
C) Everyone has the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. 
D) Everyone has the right,if acquitted of an offence,not be tried for it again. 
E) Everyone has the right not to be subjected to any cruel and unusual punishment.

Question 16

Which of the following is true regarding human rights legislation?

Accepted Answer

A) The mandate of human rights commissions is to encourage the government to follow principles of equality. 
B) Material on the Internet is exempt from the application of human rights legislation. 
C) Human rights commissions cannot deal with complaints arising from business interactions. 
D) Canada's first-ever human rights complaint concerning an Internet hate site involved Ernst Zundel. 
E) Since the introduction of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms,provincial human rights codes are no longer significant. 
A) The mandate of human rights commissions is to encourage the government to follow principles of equality. 
B) Material on the Internet is exempt from the application of human rights legislation. 
C) Human rights commissions cannot deal with complaints arising from business interactions. 
D) Canada's first-ever human rights complaint concerning an Internet hate site involved Ernst Zundel. 
E) Since the introduction of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms,provincial human rights codes are no longer significant.

Question 17

Subordinate legislation includes regulations and municipal bylaws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Explain the role the British North America Act played in Canada's constitutional history.

Accepted Answer

Students should describe the nature of C

Question 19

Which of the following is true with regard to our legal system?

Accepted Answer

A) An appeal from the Supreme Court of Canada goes to the Federal Court of Appeal. 
B) Our Charter of Rights and Freedoms diminishes the power of both the federal and provincial legislatures. 
C) Our constitution can be amended by the federal parliament acting alone. 
D) If a case were heard before a provincial trial level court,the judge could apply legal principles and award only cash remedies. 
E) Case law overrides the statute law on the same point. 
A) An appeal from the Supreme Court of Canada goes to the Federal Court of Appeal. 
B) Our Charter of Rights and Freedoms diminishes the power of both the federal and provincial legislatures. 
C) Our constitution can be amended by the federal parliament acting alone. 
D) If a case were heard before a provincial trial level court,the judge could apply legal principles and award only cash remedies. 
E) Case law overrides the statute law on the same point.

Question 20

Everyone in Canada has the right to freedom of conscience and religion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Explain a bona fide occupational requirement in the context of human rights legislation.

Private clubs cannot discriminate as to who they will admit as members because discrimination by private facilities is prohibited by the legislation.

The body of law developed by the Courts of Chancery is called ________.

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms expressly prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual preference.

The law of equity simply means fairness in our legal system.

Which of the following is incorrect with respect to the rights of the party whose Charter rights have been violated?

There are no limitations to the right of freedom of expression.

The body of rules developed by the Court of Common Pleas,Court of King's Bench,and Exchequer Court became known as ________.

Ms.Lott was required by a provision in the B.C.School Act to retire from her position as an elementary teacher at the age of 65.She did not want to retire.She commenced an action against the school board.Which of the following is false with regard to this situation?

The law of equity was developed in the Court of Chancery.

"An individual who is refused service at a restaurant because of his race has had his Charter rights violated." Comment on the accuracy of this statement.

While the Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects individuals' rights from government abuses,there is still no legislation to protect individuals' rights from abuse by the public.

The custom of following already decided cases is called

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms ensures Canadians can travel and live anywhere within Canada.

Which of the following is not a legal right under the Charter?

Which of the following is true regarding human rights legislation?

Subordinate legislation includes regulations and municipal bylaws.

Explain the role the British North America Act played in Canada's constitutional history.

Which of the following is true with regard to our legal system?

Everyone in Canada has the right to freedom of conscience and religion.

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Explain a bona fide occupational requirement in the context of human rights legislation.

Private clubs cannot discriminate as to who they will admit as members because discrimination by private facilities is prohibited by the legislation.

The body of law developed by the Courts of Chancery is called ________.

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms expressly prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual preference.

The law of equity simply means fairness in our legal system.

Which of the following is incorrect with respect to the rights of the party whose Charter rights have been violated?

There are no limitations to the right of freedom of expression.

The body of rules developed by the Court of Common Pleas,Court of King's Bench,and Exchequer Court became known as ________.

Ms.Lott was required by a provision in the B.C.School Act to retire from her position as an elementary teacher at the age of 65.She did not want to retire.She commenced an action against the school board.Which of the following is false with regard to this situation?

The law of equity was developed in the Court of Chancery.

"An individual who is refused service at a restaurant because of his race has had his Charter rights violated." Comment on the accuracy of this statement.

While the Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects individuals' rights from government abuses,there is still no legislation to protect individuals' rights from abuse by the public.

The custom of following already decided cases is called

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms ensures Canadians can travel and live anywhere within Canada.

Which of the following is not a legal right under the Charter?

Which of the following is true regarding human rights legislation?

Subordinate legislation includes regulations and municipal bylaws.

Explain the role the British North America Act played in Canada's constitutional history.

Which of the following is true with regard to our legal system?

Everyone in Canada has the right to freedom of conscience and religion.

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