Question 1

Which of the following is correct with respect to the civil law system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Quebec and New Brunswick use a system based on the French Civil Code. 
B)  The code is persuasive only and judges are free to disregard it where the situation warrants. 
C)  The system used in Quebec is based on Justinian's code rather than the Napoleonic Code. 
D)  The Civil Code governs all legal matters arising in Quebec including criminal actions. 
E)  The Civil Code as used in Quebec covers private disputes between individuals. 
A)  Quebec and New Brunswick use a system based on the French Civil Code. 
B)  The code is persuasive only and judges are free to disregard it where the situation warrants. 
C)  The system used in Quebec is based on Justinian's code rather than the Napoleonic Code. 
D)  The Civil Code governs all legal matters arising in Quebec including criminal actions. 
E)  The Civil Code as used in Quebec covers private disputes between individuals.

Question 2

"The term 'equity' refers to fairness in our legal system." Discuss the accuracy of this statement.

Accepted Answer

Equity is that body of law developed by

Question 3

Which of the following will override a particular province's common-law rule as articulated by a trial-court judge of the highest trial level court in the province?

Accepted Answer

A)  A contrary subsequent ruling by the Court of Appeal of the province 
B)  A new provincial statute to the contrary in another province 
C)  A contrary ruling by a small claims court judge 
D)  A similar subsequent ruling by a trial-court judge in another province 
E)  A contrary ruling by an appeal court judge in another province 
A)  A contrary subsequent ruling by the Court of Appeal of the province 
B)  A new provincial statute to the contrary in another province 
C)  A contrary ruling by a small claims court judge 
D)  A similar subsequent ruling by a trial-court judge in another province 
E)  A contrary ruling by an appeal court judge in another province

Question 4

Substantive law deals with rules that establish a structure for enforcing rights and obligations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Where protection against discrimination on the basis of ________ has been left out of human rights legislation, the courts have shown a willingness to imply the existence of this protection.

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual orientation 
B)  marriage 
C)  gender 
D)  publications 
E)  freedom of speech 
A)  sexual orientation 
B)  marriage 
C)  gender 
D)  publications 
E)  freedom of speech

Question 6

Canon law refers to the law created by the Church.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Legislation forms the foundation of our legal system, although judge-made law continues to take precedence over statutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In terms of the development of the common law legal system, which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Historically, local lords, barons, or sheriffs held court as part of their feudal responsibility. 
B)  Trial by battle involved some psychological test. 
C)  Trial by ordeal involved armed combat between the litigants or their champions. 
D)  Travelling courts, established by weak kings, provided a relatively unattractive method of resolving disputes. 
E)  The courts of the nobles grew in power, eventually evolving into the modern courts of today. 
A)  Historically, local lords, barons, or sheriffs held court as part of their feudal responsibility. 
B)  Trial by battle involved some psychological test. 
C)  Trial by ordeal involved armed combat between the litigants or their champions. 
D)  Travelling courts, established by weak kings, provided a relatively unattractive method of resolving disputes. 
E)  The courts of the nobles grew in power, eventually evolving into the modern courts of today.

Question 9

Explain what role precedent plays in the civil code legal system.

Accepted Answer

Prior judges' decisi

Question 10

Which of the following is a right or freedom guaranteed in the Charter?

Accepted Answer

A)  The right to own property 
B)  The right to have your children educated in any language 
C)  The right to bear arms 
D)  The right to vote in federal and provincial elections 
E)  The right to be assured of a minimum level of income 
A)  The right to own property 
B)  The right to have your children educated in any language 
C)  The right to bear arms 
D)  The right to vote in federal and provincial elections 
E)  The right to be assured of a minimum level of income

Question 11

When we speak of parliamentary supremacy in Canada, which is based on a confederation between federal and provincial governments, which level of government is supreme?

Accepted Answer

Sections 91 and 92 divide powe

Question 12

Discuss any limitations on the application of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Accepted Answer

Here students are expected to discuss th

Question 13

Explain how the rights set up in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms are limited.

Accepted Answer

1. The Charter only applies to public ma

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Sometimes it is genuinely necessary to d

Question 15

Subordinate legislation includes regulations and municipal bylaws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

"Canada's Constitution is embodied in the British North America Act." Comment on the accuracy of that statement.

Accepted Answer

This is incorrect. Canada has a constitu

Question 17

Indicate what kind of personal freedoms are protected under the Charter.

Accepted Answer

Freedom of conscience, religio

Question 18

Stare decisis can contribute to stagnation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

How are language rights protected by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Accepted Answer

The Charter gives the French and English

Question 20

Explain why statutes override the common law.

Accepted Answer

Because of the principle of pa

Which of the following is correct with respect to the civil law system?

"The term 'equity' refers to fairness in our legal system." Discuss the accuracy of this statement.

Which of the following will override a particular province's common-law rule as articulated by a trial-court judge of the highest trial level court in the province?

Substantive law deals with rules that establish a structure for enforcing rights and obligations.

Where protection against discrimination on the basis of ________ has been left out of human rights legislation, the courts have shown a willingness to imply the existence of this protection.

Canon law refers to the law created by the Church.

Legislation forms the foundation of our legal system, although judge-made law continues to take precedence over statutes.

In terms of the development of the common law legal system, which of the following is true?

Explain what role precedent plays in the civil code legal system.

Which of the following is a right or freedom guaranteed in the Charter?

When we speak of parliamentary supremacy in Canada, which is based on a confederation between federal and provincial governments, which level of government is supreme?

Discuss any limitations on the application of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Explain how the rights set up in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms are limited.

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

Subordinate legislation includes regulations and municipal bylaws.

"Canada's Constitution is embodied in the British North America Act." Comment on the accuracy of that statement.

Indicate what kind of personal freedoms are protected under the Charter.

Stare decisis can contribute to stagnation.

How are language rights protected by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Explain why statutes override the common law.

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Exam 2: Introduction to the Legal System

Which of the following is correct with respect to the civil law system?

"The term 'equity' refers to fairness in our legal system." Discuss the accuracy of this statement.

Which of the following will override a particular province's common-law rule as articulated by a trial-court judge of the highest trial level court in the province?

Substantive law deals with rules that establish a structure for enforcing rights and obligations.

Where protection against discrimination on the basis of ________ has been left out of human rights legislation, the courts have shown a willingness to imply the existence of this protection.

Canon law refers to the law created by the Church.

Legislation forms the foundation of our legal system, although judge-made law continues to take precedence over statutes.

In terms of the development of the common law legal system, which of the following is true?

Explain what role precedent plays in the civil code legal system.

Which of the following is a right or freedom guaranteed in the Charter?

When we speak of parliamentary supremacy in Canada, which is based on a confederation between federal and provincial governments, which level of government is supreme?

Discuss any limitations on the application of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Explain how the rights set up in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms are limited.

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

Subordinate legislation includes regulations and municipal bylaws.

"Canada's Constitution is embodied in the British North America Act." Comment on the accuracy of that statement.

Indicate what kind of personal freedoms are protected under the Charter.

Stare decisis can contribute to stagnation.

How are language rights protected by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Explain why statutes override the common law.

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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