Question 1

Which of the following is true regarding delegation between the federal and provincial governments?

Accepted Answer

A)  Federal and provincial governments can delegate their powers to inferior bodies, such as their boards and individual civil servants. 
B)  Direct delegation between the federal and provincial government bodies is the only way governmental bodies can conduct their business. 
C)  The federal government is considered an inferior legislative body, so it can abdicate its powers, but only to a provincial government. 
D)  The provincial governments are considered inferior legislative bodies, so they can abdicate their powers, but only to the federal government. 
E)  There is no practical way for governments to overcome the prohibition against delegation. 
A)  Federal and provincial governments can delegate their powers to inferior bodies, such as their boards and individual civil servants. 
B)  Direct delegation between the federal and provincial government bodies is the only way governmental bodies can conduct their business. 
C)  The federal government is considered an inferior legislative body, so it can abdicate its powers, but only to a provincial government. 
D)  The provincial governments are considered inferior legislative bodies, so they can abdicate their powers, but only to the federal government. 
E)  There is no practical way for governments to overcome the prohibition against delegation. A

Question 2

Which of the following statements with respect to the power to prorogue (adjourn) Parliament is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The decision of whether to prorogue Parliament or not rests with the Prime Minister. 
B)  The Queen has exclusive power to prorogue Parliament. 
C)  The decision of whether to prorogue Parliament or not rests with the Governor General. 
D)  The decision to prorogue Parliament is specified in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 
E)  The Governor General has the power to prorogue Parliament, but only if the opposition party agrees. 
A)  The decision of whether to prorogue Parliament or not rests with the Prime Minister. 
B)  The Queen has exclusive power to prorogue Parliament. 
C)  The decision of whether to prorogue Parliament or not rests with the Governor General. 
D)  The decision to prorogue Parliament is specified in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 
E)  The Governor General has the power to prorogue Parliament, but only if the opposition party agrees. C

Question 3

Civil law is based on a codified system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Once a bill has received royal assent, it may be effective immediately or it may be effective on later proclamation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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 6

Indicate the three courts that together made up the common law courts.

Accepted Answer

Court of Common Plea

Question 7

Explain what is meant by the principle of the rule of law.

Accepted Answer

This principle protects citizens of Cana

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Students should describe the nature of C

Question 9

When an individual is faced with federal legislation and provincial legislation both dealing with the same subject matter, which should he obey?

Accepted Answer

If the federal legislation is valid, the

Question 10

When was the last time Quebec revised its Civil Code?

Accepted Answer

A new Civil Code in

Question 11

What are some examples of powers that were given to the provincial governments under Section 92 of the Constitution Act, 1867.

Accepted Answer

Hospitals, education, public h

Question 12

Explain the relationship between statutes, equity, and common law in our legal system, including a brief discussion on the historical development of these three major aspects of our law.

Accepted Answer

Students should explain how equity and c

Question 13

The term "law" may be defined in a variety of ways. Explain.

Accepted Answer

Students should note that it is not poss

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)  The passage of the Charter has placed significant limitations on the power of the judiciary. 
B)  The passage of the Charter has shifted power from the federal to the provincial government. 
C)  The passage of the Charter has increased the power of the courts. 
D)  The passage of the Charter has led the provincial and federal legislatures to become more activist in making law. 
E)  The passage of the Charter has shifted power from the courts to parliament. 
A)  The passage of the Charter has placed significant limitations on the power of the judiciary. 
B)  The passage of the Charter has shifted power from the federal to the provincial government. 
C)  The passage of the Charter has increased the power of the courts. 
D)  The passage of the Charter has led the provincial and federal legislatures to become more activist in making law. 
E)  The passage of the Charter has shifted power from the courts to parliament.

Question 15

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 16

Which one of the following is a Charter right that the provinces could not override through the use of the notwithstanding clause (Section 33 of the Charter)?

Accepted Answer

A)  The right to move anywhere you want in Canada 
B)  The right not to be subjected to any cruel or unusual punishment 
C)  The right to worship who, how, or what you wish 
D)  The right to not be discriminated against because you are black 
E)  The right to be told why you are being arrested 
A)  The right to move anywhere you want in Canada 
B)  The right not to be subjected to any cruel or unusual punishment 
C)  The right to worship who, how, or what you wish 
D)  The right to not be discriminated against because you are black 
E)  The right to be told why you are being arrested

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

Explain why the law of equity developed.

Accepted Answer

Because of the inequity and harshness of

Question 19

Which of the following is correct with respect to the impact of the passage of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  The passage of the Charter has given judges more power than they had before its passage. 
B)  The passage of the Charter has placed no limits on the supremacy of parliament. 
C)  Section 33 allows parliament or the legislature to override any provision of the Charter providing they clearly state they are doing so "notwithstanding" the specific provision of the Charter. 
D)  Section 1 of the Charter divides powers between the federal and provincial governments. 
E)  The Charter applies only to private disputes between individuals. 
A)  The passage of the Charter has given judges more power than they had before its passage. 
B)  The passage of the Charter has placed no limits on the supremacy of parliament. 
C)  Section 33 allows parliament or the legislature to override any provision of the Charter providing they clearly state they are doing so "notwithstanding" the specific provision of the Charter. 
D)  Section 1 of the Charter divides powers between the federal and provincial governments. 
E)  The Charter applies only to private disputes between individuals.

Question 20

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.

Which of the following is true regarding delegation between the federal and provincial governments?

Which of the following statements with respect to the power to prorogue (adjourn) Parliament is true?

Civil law is based on a codified system.

Once a bill has received royal assent, it may be effective immediately or it may be effective on later proclamation.

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

Indicate the three courts that together made up the common law courts.

Explain what is meant by the principle of the rule of law.

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

When an individual is faced with federal legislation and provincial legislation both dealing with the same subject matter, which should he obey?

When was the last time Quebec revised its Civil Code?

What are some examples of powers that were given to the provincial governments under Section 92 of the Constitution Act, 1867.

Explain the relationship between statutes, equity, and common law in our legal system, including a brief discussion on the historical development of these three major aspects of our law.

The term "law" may be defined in a variety of ways. Explain.

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

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

Which one of the following is a Charter right that the provinces could not override through the use of the notwithstanding clause (Section 33 of the Charter)?

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

Explain why the law of equity developed.

Which of the following is correct with respect to the impact of the passage of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in Canada?

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

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Exam 2: Introduction to the Legal System

Which of the following is true regarding delegation between the federal and provincial governments?

Which of the following statements with respect to the power to prorogue (adjourn) Parliament is true?

Civil law is based on a codified system.

Once a bill has received royal assent, it may be effective immediately or it may be effective on later proclamation.

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

Indicate the three courts that together made up the common law courts.

Explain what is meant by the principle of the rule of law.

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

When an individual is faced with federal legislation and provincial legislation both dealing with the same subject matter, which should he obey?

When was the last time Quebec revised its Civil Code?

What are some examples of powers that were given to the provincial governments under Section 92 of the Constitution Act, 1867.

Explain the relationship between statutes, equity, and common law in our legal system, including a brief discussion on the historical development of these three major aspects of our law.

The term "law" may be defined in a variety of ways. Explain.

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

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

Which one of the following is a Charter right that the provinces could not override through the use of the notwithstanding clause (Section 33 of the Charter)?

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

Explain why the law of equity developed.

Which of the following is correct with respect to the impact of the passage of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in Canada?

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

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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