Question 1

Illustrations of legal changes in technology outlined in your textbook include all but which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   automobile safety
B)   air transportation safety
C)   computers
D)   forensic equipment (i.e., lie detector) 
E)   Global Positioning Systems E

Question 2

Discuss the advantages of law as an instrument of social change.

Accepted Answer

Law serves as an important instrument of social change for several reasons. Firstly, it provides a framework for regulating and governing society, setting out clear rules and standards for behavior. This can help to promote social order and stability, as well as protect the rights and interests of individuals and groups within society.

Secondly, law can be used to address and rectify social injustices and inequalities. Through the enactment of new laws or the reform of existing ones, legal systems can work to promote equality and fairness, and to challenge discriminatory practices and attitudes. This can help to bring about positive social change by creating a more just and inclusive society.

Additionally, law can be a powerful tool for promoting social progress and development. By establishing legal frameworks for issues such as environmental protection, public health, and human rights, laws can help to drive positive change and improve the overall well-being of society.

Furthermore, law can also serve as a means of holding individuals and institutions accountable for their actions. By establishing legal consequences for harmful or unethical behavior, the law can help to deter wrongdoing and promote responsible conduct within society.

Overall, the advantages of law as an instrument of social change are numerous. It provides a structured framework for governing society, addresses social injustices, promotes progress and development, and holds individuals and institutions accountable. By utilizing the power of law, societies can work towards creating a more just, equitable, and harmonious world.

Question 3

The last province to enact legislation allowing women over 21 the right to vote was _______.

Accepted Answer

A)   Prince Edward Island, 1922
B)   Newfoundland, 1925
C)   Quebec, 1940
D)   Ontario, 1917
E)   Nova Scotia, 1918 C

Question 4

Discuss the psychological factors that act as barriers to change,as outlined in your textbook.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

For a law to be enforceable,the behaviour to be changed must be observable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In 2005,the Ontario government enacted "poop and scoop," which targets pet owners to clean up after their animals in public spaces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Under Ontario's "you spill,you pay" pollutant legislation,a maximum penalty for individuals is _______.

Accepted Answer

A)   $1000 per day
B)   $2000 per day
C)   $5000 per day
D)   $20 000 per day
E)   This legislation applies only to corporations.

Question 8

Which province first recognized poverty as a ground for discrimination?

Accepted Answer

A)   Alberta, 1996
B)   Saskatchewan, 1996
C)   Ontario, 1999
D)   Quebec, 2001
E)   Nowhere in Canada is poverty a ground for discrimination.

Question 9

Discuss what is meant by "the binding force of law" and provide examples.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Imperative coordination refers to the probability that specific commands from a given source will be obeyed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

An example of the extension of formal rights discussed in the text was brought forth by __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   homosexuals seeking the right to marry
B)   a custody application from a woman on social assistance
C)   a disgruntled worker at Ontario Hydro
D)   the Canadian Mental Health Association
E)   the Canadian Auto Worker's Union

Question 12

Discuss the social factors that limit law as an effective agent of change.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

During the 1920s and 1930s,signage was posted along Lake Ontario beachfronts that read,"Jews and dogs not allowed."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Charismatic authority bases its claim to legitimacy on an established belief in the sanctity of traditions and the character of those imposing authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Many sociologists and legal scholars contend that __________ is/are one of the greatest motivating forces for legal change.

Accepted Answer

A)   social conditions
B)   technology
C)   knowledge
D)   values
E)   attitudes

Question 16

Positive policymaking often involves negative as well as positive sanctions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Traditional authority bases its claim of legitimacy on an established belief in the sanctity of traditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

It wasn't until 1979 that homosexuals acts were decriminalized in Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

With the passage of Bill C-38,Parliament changed the definition of marriage to include same-sex marriage.This was followed by the Civil Marriage Act,which received Royal Assent in _______.

Accepted Answer

A)   2002
B)   2003
C)   2004
D)   2005
E)   This is discretionary based on provincial jurisdiction for civil ceremonies.

Question 20

Of all sources of resistance to change,economic factors are the most pervasive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: Law and Social Change

Illustrations of legal changes in technology outlined in your textbook include all but which one of the following?

Discuss the advantages of law as an instrument of social change.

The last province to enact legislation allowing women over 21 the right to vote was _______.

Discuss the psychological factors that act as barriers to change,as outlined in your textbook.

For a law to be enforceable,the behaviour to be changed must be observable.

In 2005,the Ontario government enacted "poop and scoop," which targets pet owners to clean up after their animals in public spaces.

Under Ontario's "you spill,you pay" pollutant legislation,a maximum penalty for individuals is _______.

Which province first recognized poverty as a ground for discrimination?

Discuss what is meant by "the binding force of law" and provide examples.

Imperative coordination refers to the probability that specific commands from a given source will be obeyed.

An example of the extension of formal rights discussed in the text was brought forth by __________.

Discuss the social factors that limit law as an effective agent of change.

During the 1920s and 1930s,signage was posted along Lake Ontario beachfronts that read,"Jews and dogs not allowed."

Charismatic authority bases its claim to legitimacy on an established belief in the sanctity of traditions and the character of those imposing authority.

Many sociologists and legal scholars contend that __________ is/are one of the greatest motivating forces for legal change.

Positive policymaking often involves negative as well as positive sanctions.

Traditional authority bases its claim of legitimacy on an established belief in the sanctity of traditions.

It wasn't until 1979 that homosexuals acts were decriminalized in Canada.

With the passage of Bill C-38,Parliament changed the definition of marriage to include same-sex marriage.This was followed by the Civil Marriage Act,which received Royal Assent in _______.

Of all sources of resistance to change,economic factors are the most pervasive.