Question 1

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms does not apply to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The provincial cabinet 
B)  The police 
C)  A restaurant 
D)  A human rights commission 
E)  A municipal council 
A)  The provincial cabinet 
B)  The police 
C)  A restaurant 
D)  A human rights commission 
E)  A municipal council

Question 2

Ms. Lott was required by a provision in the B.C. School Act to retire from her position as an elementary teacher at the age of 65. She did not want to retire. She commenced an action against the school board. Which of the following is false with regard to this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  A provision of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms of the Constitution Act prohibits discrimination. 
B)  The Constitution allows the legislature to discriminate if it can be demonstrated that the discrimination is justified in a free and democratic society. 
C)  The legislature, if it is acting within its authority (i.e., within s. 92 of the Constitution Act), can pass a statute that discriminates if it states that the statute will operate notwithstanding the provisions of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 
D)  The federal legislature is the proper body to decide if the provincial School Act is lawful. 
E)  The people of Canada, through their elected representatives, could change the Constitution Act, including the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 
A)  A provision of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms of the Constitution Act prohibits discrimination. 
B)  The Constitution allows the legislature to discriminate if it can be demonstrated that the discrimination is justified in a free and democratic society. 
C)  The legislature, if it is acting within its authority (i.e., within s. 92 of the Constitution Act), can pass a statute that discriminates if it states that the statute will operate notwithstanding the provisions of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 
D)  The federal legislature is the proper body to decide if the provincial School Act is lawful. 
E)  The people of Canada, through their elected representatives, could change the Constitution Act, including the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Question 3

Discuss why it is important for businesspeople to become familiar with the human rights legislation in force in your province.

Accepted Answer

Students should identify the federal leg

Question 4

Which of the following is not a legal right under the Charter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Everyone has the right not to be deprived of life, liberty, and security. 
B)  Everyone has the right not to be arrested or detained without being told why. 
C)  Everyone has the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. 
D)  Everyone has the right, if acquitted of an offence, not be tried for it again. 
E)  Everyone has the right not to be subjected to any cruel and unusual punishment. 
A)  Everyone has the right not to be deprived of life, liberty, and security. 
B)  Everyone has the right not to be arrested or detained without being told why. 
C)  Everyone has the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. 
D)  Everyone has the right, if acquitted of an offence, not be tried for it again. 
E)  Everyone has the right not to be subjected to any cruel and unusual punishment.

Question 5

Protection against sexual harassment exists because sexual harassment is regarded as a form of ________ on the basis of gender.

Accepted Answer

A)  prohibition 
B)  abuse 
C)  discrimination 
D)  human rights 
E)  fundamental freedom 
A)  prohibition 
B)  abuse 
C)  discrimination 
D)  human rights 
E)  fundamental freedom

Question 6

With regard to the Constitution of Canada, which of the following is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Our Constitution provides for a federal system of government (i.e., for two levels of government, federal and provincial). 
B)  The Constitution Act, 1867 (formerly, the British North America Act) clarifies which matters can be dealt with by the provincial governments (i.e., the provincial legislatures). 
C)  The Constitution Act, 1867 was a statute passed by the British Parliament, but it is no longer necessary to have the British Parliament amend it if Canadians want it amended. 
D)  The Constitution Act, 1982 contains a Charter of Rights and Freedoms that curbs the power of the federal and provincial legislatures. 
E)  Members of our federal parliament in Ottawa have been given the sole power to amend the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 
A)  Our Constitution provides for a federal system of government (i.e., for two levels of government, federal and provincial). 
B)  The Constitution Act, 1867 (formerly, the British North America Act) clarifies which matters can be dealt with by the provincial governments (i.e., the provincial legislatures). 
C)  The Constitution Act, 1867 was a statute passed by the British Parliament, but it is no longer necessary to have the British Parliament amend it if Canadians want it amended. 
D)  The Constitution Act, 1982 contains a Charter of Rights and Freedoms that curbs the power of the federal and provincial legislatures. 
E)  Members of our federal parliament in Ottawa have been given the sole power to amend the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Question 7

How does Section 33 limit the rights set out in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Accepted Answer

This is the "notwithstanding clause"; it

Question 8

Which of the following is the most usable definition of law?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is most useful to us to define law in terms of what we think people ought to do. 
B)  It is most useful to us to define law in terms of what people do. 
C)  We must define law in terms of what the courts or other government bodies will enforce. 
D)  We must define law in terms of what society needs people to do. 
E)  We must define law in terms of what people used to do. 
A)  It is most useful to us to define law in terms of what we think people ought to do. 
B)  It is most useful to us to define law in terms of what people do. 
C)  We must define law in terms of what the courts or other government bodies will enforce. 
D)  We must define law in terms of what society needs people to do. 
E)  We must define law in terms of what people used to do.

Question 9

There are no limitations to the right of freedom of expression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Discuss the significance of the passage of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in Canada's legal system.

Accepted Answer

Before the Charter, there were few restr

Question 11

Which of the following is true with regard to Canada's Constitution?

Accepted Answer

A)  The British North America Act of 1867, the first document to determine which classes of subjects could be dealt with by the provinces and which by the federal government, was passed by our federal parliament. 
B)  The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is a part of the BNA Act, 1867. 
C)  The Charter of Rights and Freedoms cannot be amended by the federal parliament acting alone. 
D)  The Constitution Act, 1982 requires British Parliament to amend it. 
E)  Our Constitution consists of only the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 
A)  The British North America Act of 1867, the first document to determine which classes of subjects could be dealt with by the provinces and which by the federal government, was passed by our federal parliament. 
B)  The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is a part of the BNA Act, 1867. 
C)  The Charter of Rights and Freedoms cannot be amended by the federal parliament acting alone. 
D)  The Constitution Act, 1982 requires British Parliament to amend it. 
E)  Our Constitution consists of only the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Question 12

Explain the significance of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement of 1975 and its companion Northeastern Quebec Agreement of 1978.

Accepted Answer

This resulted in the federal government

Question 13

At a recent computer show, you heard a student trying to explain our legal system to a man who recently immigrated from Russia. Which one of the student's statements, below, is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  All the provinces follow law that stemmed from the English common law. 
B)  The chief characteristic of the common law is the theory of precedent. That is, judges are bound by decisions of judges of the same or higher courts in that jurisdiction on the same point of law. 
C)  Today, we are governed by statutes passed by our elected representatives as well as by judge-made law. 
D)  Judge-made law in England came from two traditions, civil law and parliamentary supremacy. 
E)  With the creation of our court system, the equitable tradition was lost. Today a judge of our superior court does not apply principles or remedies developed by the courts of equity. 
A)  All the provinces follow law that stemmed from the English common law. 
B)  The chief characteristic of the common law is the theory of precedent. That is, judges are bound by decisions of judges of the same or higher courts in that jurisdiction on the same point of law. 
C)  Today, we are governed by statutes passed by our elected representatives as well as by judge-made law. 
D)  Judge-made law in England came from two traditions, civil law and parliamentary supremacy. 
E)  With the creation of our court system, the equitable tradition was lost. Today a judge of our superior court does not apply principles or remedies developed by the courts of equity.

Question 14

In which one of the following cases can the Supreme Court of Canada not override laws of the federal parliament?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parliament enacts legislation that is ultra vires. 
B)  Parliament enacts legislation in an area outside their jurisdiction. 
C)  Parliament enacts legislation that infringes on rights contained in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 
D)  Parliament enacts legislation that is not clear. 
E)  The Supreme Court of Canada disagrees with the substance of the legislation. 
A)  Parliament enacts legislation that is ultra vires. 
B)  Parliament enacts legislation in an area outside their jurisdiction. 
C)  Parliament enacts legislation that infringes on rights contained in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 
D)  Parliament enacts legislation that is not clear. 
E)  The Supreme Court of Canada disagrees with the substance of the legislation.

Question 15

The common law courts refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the Court of Common Pleas, the Court of King's Bench, and the Exchequer Court. 
B)  the Court of Common Pleas, the Chancery Court, and the Exchequer Court. 
C)  the Court of King's Bench, the Chancery Court, and the Exchequer Court. 
D)  the Court of Common Pleas, the Court of King's Bench, and the Chancery Court. 
E)  the Court of King's Bench, the Chancery Court, and the Court of Equity. 
A)  the Court of Common Pleas, the Court of King's Bench, and the Exchequer Court. 
B)  the Court of Common Pleas, the Chancery Court, and the Exchequer Court. 
C)  the Court of King's Bench, the Chancery Court, and the Exchequer Court. 
D)  the Court of Common Pleas, the Court of King's Bench, and the Chancery Court. 
E)  the Court of King's Bench, the Chancery Court, and the Court of Equity.

Question 16

Why is law important?

Accepted Answer

It determines how effectively

Question 17

Which of the following is true regarding human rights?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both the federal and provincial governments have established special human rights tribunals authorized to hear complaints of human rights violations. 
B)  Human rights tribunals have the power to investigate human rights complaints, but no authority to impose sanctions nor to provide remedies. 
C)  Human rights protection applies to all areas, without restriction. 
D)  There is still no legislative protection against sexual harassment. 
E)  All remaining legal issues concerning human rights protection of same-sex relationships have been resolved. 
A)  Both the federal and provincial governments have established special human rights tribunals authorized to hear complaints of human rights violations. 
B)  Human rights tribunals have the power to investigate human rights complaints, but no authority to impose sanctions nor to provide remedies. 
C)  Human rights protection applies to all areas, without restriction. 
D)  There is still no legislative protection against sexual harassment. 
E)  All remaining legal issues concerning human rights protection of same-sex relationships have been resolved.

Question 18

What kind of equality rights are protected by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Accepted Answer

The Charter prohibits discrimination of

Question 19

The custom of following already decided cases is called

Accepted Answer

A)  stare decisis. 
B)  a civil law system. 
C)  a common law. 
D)  res judicata. 
E)  ultra vires. 
A)  stare decisis. 
B)  a civil law system. 
C)  a common law. 
D)  res judicata. 
E)  ultra vires.

Question 20

What role does the civil code system of law play in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Quebec uses a civil

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms does not apply to which of the following?

Ms. Lott was required by a provision in the B.C. School Act to retire from her position as an elementary teacher at the age of 65. She did not want to retire. She commenced an action against the school board. Which of the following is false with regard to this situation?

Discuss why it is important for businesspeople to become familiar with the human rights legislation in force in your province.

Which of the following is not a legal right under the Charter?

Protection against sexual harassment exists because sexual harassment is regarded as a form of ________ on the basis of gender.

With regard to the Constitution of Canada, which of the following is false?

How does Section 33 limit the rights set out in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Which of the following is the most usable definition of law?

There are no limitations to the right of freedom of expression.

Discuss the significance of the passage of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in Canada's legal system.

Which of the following is true with regard to Canada's Constitution?

Explain the significance of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement of 1975 and its companion Northeastern Quebec Agreement of 1978.

At a recent computer show, you heard a student trying to explain our legal system to a man who recently immigrated from Russia. Which one of the student's statements, below, is correct?

In which one of the following cases can the Supreme Court of Canada not override laws of the federal parliament?

The common law courts refers to

Why is law important?

Which of the following is true regarding human rights?

What kind of equality rights are protected by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

The custom of following already decided cases is called

What role does the civil code system of law play in Canada?

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Exam 2: Introduction to the Legal System

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms does not apply to which of the following?

Ms. Lott was required by a provision in the B.C. School Act to retire from her position as an elementary teacher at the age of 65. She did not want to retire. She commenced an action against the school board. Which of the following is false with regard to this situation?

Discuss why it is important for businesspeople to become familiar with the human rights legislation in force in your province.

Which of the following is not a legal right under the Charter?

Protection against sexual harassment exists because sexual harassment is regarded as a form of ________ on the basis of gender.

With regard to the Constitution of Canada, which of the following is false?

How does Section 33 limit the rights set out in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Which of the following is the most usable definition of law?

There are no limitations to the right of freedom of expression.

Discuss the significance of the passage of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in Canada's legal system.

Which of the following is true with regard to Canada's Constitution?

Explain the significance of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement of 1975 and its companion Northeastern Quebec Agreement of 1978.

At a recent computer show, you heard a student trying to explain our legal system to a man who recently immigrated from Russia. Which one of the student's statements, below, is correct?

In which one of the following cases can the Supreme Court of Canada not override laws of the federal parliament?

The common law courts refers to

Why is law important?

Which of the following is true regarding human rights?

What kind of equality rights are protected by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

The custom of following already decided cases is called

What role does the civil code system of law play in Canada?

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

Filters