Question 1

Legislation is the name given to laws

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A)  made by members of the government. 
B)  that are made by Parliament and Provincial legislatures. 
C)  the general system of laws of a country. 
D)  that are made by Judges. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  made by members of the government. 
B)  that are made by Parliament and Provincial legislatures. 
C)  the general system of laws of a country. 
D)  that are made by Judges. 
E)  none of the above

Question 2

The English philosopher who described law as the "command of the soveriegn" is

Accepted Answer

A)  John Austin. 
B)  Jeremy Bentham. 
C)  David Hume. 
D)  Margaret Thatcher. 
E)  Socrates. 
A)  John Austin. 
B)  Jeremy Bentham. 
C)  David Hume. 
D)  Margaret Thatcher. 
E)  Socrates.

Question 3

Section 15 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms provides that "Every individual is equal before the law and under the law and has the right to the and of the law without discrimination. "

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A)  equal protection; equal access. 
B)  equal protection; equal benefit. 
C)  equal benefit; protection. 
D)  equal benefit; equal access. 
E)  equal protection; equal remedy. 
A)  equal protection; equal access. 
B)  equal protection; equal benefit. 
C)  equal benefit; protection. 
D)  equal benefit; equal access. 
E)  equal protection; equal remedy.

Question 4

Legal theory draws a distinction between "is" and "ought". Explain.

Accepted Answer

Legal theorists such as Hume, draw a dis

Question 5

Law is derived from a variety of sources. These include the Constitution, Legislation, and

Accepted Answer

A)  Supreme Court of Canada and subordinate legislation. 
B)  the Cabinet. 
C)  court decisions handed down by judges. 
D)  media reports and other news. 
E)  statements made by Ministers and administrative rulings 
A)  Supreme Court of Canada and subordinate legislation. 
B)  the Cabinet. 
C)  court decisions handed down by judges. 
D)  media reports and other news. 
E)  statements made by Ministers and administrative rulings

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Charter is entrenched in the Canadian Constitution. 
B)  Federal legislation takes precedence over the decisions of the Supreme Court of Canada. 
C)  Section 15 of the Charter is concerned with equality rights. 
D)  Supreme Court of Canada decisions take precedence over provincial legislation. 
E)  The Human Rights Acts of the provinces only apply between private persons and do not apply between private persons and governmental bodies. 
A)  The Charter is entrenched in the Canadian Constitution. 
B)  Federal legislation takes precedence over the decisions of the Supreme Court of Canada. 
C)  Section 15 of the Charter is concerned with equality rights. 
D)  Supreme Court of Canada decisions take precedence over provincial legislation. 
E)  The Human Rights Acts of the provinces only apply between private persons and do not apply between private persons and governmental bodies.

Question 7

What is the difference between a unitary and federal system of government?

Accepted Answer

In a unitary system of government, there

Question 8

The basic law, according to modern legal theorists, is nothing more than a constitution that is habitually obeyed by members of the society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

In a federal country such as Canada, the

Question 10

Explain Austin's theory of law, and the difficulty of applying it to a country such as Canada.

Accepted Answer

John Austin defined law as the "command

Question 11

What is the difference between positive law and normative law?

Accepted Answer

Positive law describes ascerta

Question 12

Whenever a provision in a law is found by a court to be outside the jurisdiction of the legislature, that provision is said to be ultra vires.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Explain how the introduction of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms increased the protection of human rights in Canada.

Accepted Answer

Before the introduction of the Charter,

Question 14

Explain the notion of concurrent powers as it pertains to the federal system of government in Canada.

Accepted Answer

A federal system of government is differ

Exam 1: Law and Society

Legislation is the name given to laws

The English philosopher who described law as the "command of the soveriegn" is

Section 15 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms provides that "Every individual is equal before the law and under the law and has the right to the and of the law without discrimination. "

Legal theory draws a distinction between "is" and "ought". Explain.

Law is derived from a variety of sources. These include the Constitution, Legislation, and

Which of the following is NOT true?

What is the difference between a unitary and federal system of government?

The basic law, according to modern legal theorists, is nothing more than a constitution that is habitually obeyed by members of the society.

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

Explain Austin's theory of law, and the difficulty of applying it to a country such as Canada.

What is the difference between positive law and normative law?

Whenever a provision in a law is found by a court to be outside the jurisdiction of the legislature, that provision is said to be ultra vires.

Explain how the introduction of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms increased the protection of human rights in Canada.

Explain the notion of concurrent powers as it pertains to the federal system of government in Canada.

The Machinery of Justice

The Law of Torts

Professional Liability

Formation of a Contract: Offer and Acceptance

Formation of a Contract: Consideration, and Intention to Create Legal Relations

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

Grounds Upon Which a Contract May Be Impeached: Mistake

Grounds Upon Which a Contract May Be Impeached: Misrepresentation, Undue Influence, and Duress

The Requirement of Writing

The Interpretation of Contracts

Privity of Contract and the Assignment of Contractual Rights

The Discharge of Contracts

The Effect of Breach

Remedies for Breach

Sale of Goods

Leasing and Bailment

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

The Internal Affairs of Corporations

The External Responsibilities of a Corporation

Secured Transactions

Creditors Rights

Government Regulation of Business

International Business Transactions

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