Question 1

A binding code of conduct is a

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A) general code of conduct that is available to anyone. 
B) code of conduct established voluntarily by industry. 
C) code of conduct that governments impose on business and industry. 
D) code of conduct that regulates specified activities,such as those of professionals. 
E) code of conduct that a firm or business imposes on itself. 
A) general code of conduct that is available to anyone. 
B) code of conduct established voluntarily by industry. 
C) code of conduct that governments impose on business and industry. 
D) code of conduct that regulates specified activities,such as those of professionals. 
E) code of conduct that a firm or business imposes on itself. D

Question 2

In any legal system,justice is merely the end result of that legal system and should not be equated with moral right and wrong.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The Supreme Court of Canada performs several roles.One role it does NOT perform is

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A) protector of civil liberties. 
B) an umpire between the various levels of government. 
C) determining the validity of legislation. 
D) interpreter of legislation. 
E) resolving disputes between private parties. 
A) protector of civil liberties. 
B) an umpire between the various levels of government. 
C) determining the validity of legislation. 
D) interpreter of legislation. 
E) resolving disputes between private parties. B

Question 4

Federalism is

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A) the system of government that applies in the Province of Quebec. 
B) the system of government in which the central government makes laws for all the people. 
C) the system of government in which power is divided between two levels of government. 
D) a system of government in which the various governments,such as federal and provincial,all come together to make laws for all the people. 
E) the system of government that believes in health care for all. 
A) the system of government that applies in the Province of Quebec. 
B) the system of government in which the central government makes laws for all the people. 
C) the system of government in which power is divided between two levels of government. 
D) a system of government in which the various governments,such as federal and provincial,all come together to make laws for all the people. 
E) the system of government that believes in health care for all.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT part of the role or function of the courts?

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A) to interpret legislation 
B) to resolve disputes between parties 
C) to protect civil liberties 
D) to arrest offenders 
E) to determine the validity of legislation 
A) to interpret legislation 
B) to resolve disputes between parties 
C) to protect civil liberties 
D) to arrest offenders 
E) to determine the validity of legislation

Question 6

The most common complaint about judges when they are interpreting statutes or legislation is that they

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A) are much too powerful and have no regard for anyone other than themselves. 
B) are usurping the powers of Parliament and the provincial legislatures. 
C) are too political and are usurping the powers of Parliament and the provincial legislatures. 
D) have no regard for the average citizen. 
E) are too political. 
A) are much too powerful and have no regard for anyone other than themselves. 
B) are usurping the powers of Parliament and the provincial legislatures. 
C) are too political and are usurping the powers of Parliament and the provincial legislatures. 
D) have no regard for the average citizen. 
E) are too political.

Question 7

In a federal country such as Canada,the Supreme Court of Canada,and not Parliament,usually has the last word on the law because

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A) the judges of the Supreme Court of Canada are appointed by the federal government. 
B) there are two distinct levels of government. 
C) the Supreme Court of Canada is the highest court in the land. 
D) the Supreme Court of Canada is made up of judges who make law. 
E) Parliament only makes laws. 
A) the judges of the Supreme Court of Canada are appointed by the federal government. 
B) there are two distinct levels of government. 
C) the Supreme Court of Canada is the highest court in the land. 
D) the Supreme Court of Canada is made up of judges who make law. 
E) Parliament only makes laws.

Question 8

A business can be managed and run in either a prudent and responsible manner or a stupid manner.Explain how a prudent and responsible businessperson would manage and run a new business that he or she has just began as compared to a person who was not prudent or responsible.

Accepted Answer

A prudent and responsible businessperson

Question 9

Joe hired Julie,a lawyer,to defend him on assault charges.At their first meeting he told her the details concerning his involvement in the assault.After a dispute between Joe and Julie in relation to legal fees,Joe decided to retain a new lawyer.The police attended at Julie's office to ask her questions concerning what Joe told her about the assault.In these circumstances

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A) the solicitor/client privilege does not allow Julie to reveal any communications she had with Joe without his approval. 
B) given that the solicitor/client relationship has ended,Julie is at liberty to disclose the information. 
C) the solicitor/client privilege does not extend to admissions by clients of wrongdoing so communications must be disclosed. 
D) Julie is at liberty to disclose any information in relation to the dispute with Joe over fees but not in relation to communications about the assault. 
E) the Canada Evidence Act permits Julie to disclose any information once the retainer has ended. 
A) the solicitor/client privilege does not allow Julie to reveal any communications she had with Joe without his approval. 
B) given that the solicitor/client relationship has ended,Julie is at liberty to disclose the information. 
C) the solicitor/client privilege does not extend to admissions by clients of wrongdoing so communications must be disclosed. 
D) Julie is at liberty to disclose any information in relation to the dispute with Joe over fees but not in relation to communications about the assault. 
E) the Canada Evidence Act permits Julie to disclose any information once the retainer has ended.

Question 10

Generally speaking,there are three types of codes of conduct that may be imposed on a business.List or state these codes of conduct.

Accepted Answer

The three types of c

Question 11

Section 33 of the Charter allows the legislature to pass legislation that overrides the fundamental freedoms specified in the Charter only if

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A) the legislation expressly declares that it "shall operate notwithstanding" a provision included in the Charter. 
B) a court determines that the freedoms can be overridden. 
C) two-thirds of the provinces having at least 50 percent of the total population of Canada approve. 
D) the legislation in question does not violate the Human Rights Act. 
E) five years have passed since the legislation was first proposed. 
A) the legislation expressly declares that it "shall operate notwithstanding" a provision included in the Charter. 
B) a court determines that the freedoms can be overridden. 
C) two-thirds of the provinces having at least 50 percent of the total population of Canada approve. 
D) the legislation in question does not violate the Human Rights Act. 
E) five years have passed since the legislation was first proposed.

Question 12

What do we mean when we say that the two levels of government have concurrent powers?

Accepted Answer

Concurrent powers describes th

Question 13

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms provides that all are entitled to certain fundamental freedoms.What are these fundamental freedoms? Are there any limits on these freedoms?

Accepted Answer

Section 2 of the Charter of Rights and F

Question 14

Canada is a federal system.Briefly explain what this means.

Accepted Answer

In the Canadian federal system there are

Question 15

In a federal country such as Canada,the Supreme Court often has the last word.Explain.

Accepted Answer

In a federal country such as Canada,ther

Question 16

A simple definition of law would be misleading because law is so diverse and complex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When we say that the law is part of every facet of business,we mean that

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A) it is central to business interaction with customers,suppliers,competitors,and government. 
B) business cannot succeed without understanding the law. 
C) it outlines what we do,how to do it,and what not to do. 
D) the failure of businesses to comply with the law may result in criminal,regulatory,and/or civil liability. 
E) all of the above 
A) it is central to business interaction with customers,suppliers,competitors,and government. 
B) business cannot succeed without understanding the law. 
C) it outlines what we do,how to do it,and what not to do. 
D) the failure of businesses to comply with the law may result in criminal,regulatory,and/or civil liability. 
E) all of the above

Question 18

Which of the following will a business use to reduce its liability?

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A) risk reduction 
B) risk absorption 
C) risk avoidance 
D) risk transfer 
E) all of the above 
A) risk reduction 
B) risk absorption 
C) risk avoidance 
D) risk transfer 
E) all of the above

Question 19

When a court interprets a statute narrowly,the result will most likely be that

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A) the statute will be found to fall inside the power of the government that made it. 
B) the court will change the wording in the statute so that it makes sense. 
C) the statute will be found to be outside,or ultra vires,the government that made it. 
D) the statute will be struck down. 
E) the court will send the statute back to the government that made it for revision. 
A) the statute will be found to fall inside the power of the government that made it. 
B) the court will change the wording in the statute so that it makes sense. 
C) the statute will be found to be outside,or ultra vires,the government that made it. 
D) the statute will be struck down. 
E) the court will send the statute back to the government that made it for revision.

Question 20

Unlike United States Supreme Court judges,Canadian Supreme Court judges are not subjected to a public and politicized confirmation process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Law, society, and Business

A binding code of conduct is a

In any legal system,justice is merely the end result of that legal system and should not be equated with moral right and wrong.

The Supreme Court of Canada performs several roles.One role it does NOT perform is

Federalism is

Which of the following is NOT part of the role or function of the courts?

The most common complaint about judges when they are interpreting statutes or legislation is that they

In a federal country such as Canada,the Supreme Court of Canada,and not Parliament,usually has the last word on the law because

A business can be managed and run in either a prudent and responsible manner or a stupid manner.Explain how a prudent and responsible businessperson would manage and run a new business that he or she has just began as compared to a person who was not prudent or responsible.

Generally speaking,there are three types of codes of conduct that may be imposed on a business.List or state these codes of conduct.

Section 33 of the Charter allows the legislature to pass legislation that overrides the fundamental freedoms specified in the Charter only if

What do we mean when we say that the two levels of government have concurrent powers?

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms provides that all are entitled to certain fundamental freedoms.What are these fundamental freedoms? Are there any limits on these freedoms?

Canada is a federal system.Briefly explain what this means.

In a federal country such as Canada,the Supreme Court often has the last word.Explain.

A simple definition of law would be misleading because law is so diverse and complex.

When we say that the law is part of every facet of business,we mean that

Which of the following will a business use to reduce its liability?

When a court interprets a statute narrowly,the result will most likely be that

Unlike United States Supreme Court judges,Canadian Supreme Court judges are not subjected to a public and politicized confirmation process.

The Machinery of Justice

Government Regulation of Business

The Law of Torts

Professional Liability: the Legal Challenges

Formation of a Contract: Offer and Acceptance

Formation of a Contract: Consideration and Intention

Formation of a Contract: Capacity to Contract and Legality of Object

Grounds Upon Which a Contract May Be Set Aside: Mistake and Misrepresentation

Writing and Interpretation

Privity of Contract and the Assignment of Contractual Rights

The Discharge of Contracts

Breach of Contract and Its Remedies

Sale of Goods and Consumer Contracts

Bailment and Leasing

Insurance and Guarantee

Agency and Franchising

The Contract of Employment

Negotiable Instruments

Intellectual Property

Interests in Land and Their Transfer

Landlord and Tenant

Mortgages of Land and Real Estate Transactions

Sole Proprietorships and Partnerships

The Nature of a Corporation and Its Formation

Corporate Governance: the Internal Affairs of Corporations

Corporate Governance: External Responsibilities

Secured Transactions

Creditors Rights

International Business Transactions

Electronic Commerce

Privacy

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