Question 1

In Canada,the minister of justice selects federally appointed judges but not the members of the Supreme Court of Canada or the chief justices of the superior courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In its celebrated ____________ case of 1929,the ____________ held that women were qualified to be appointed to the Senate.

Accepted Answer

Persons; J

Question 3

In the United States,there is a single unified system of court organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is the Persons case of 1929 an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  judicial review of ordinary legislation 
B)  judicial activism 
C)  constitutional interpretation 
D)  the use of interveners 
A)  judicial review of ordinary legislation 
B)  judicial activism 
C)  constitutional interpretation 
D)  the use of interveners

Question 5

In Canada,what is the highest court of appeal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provincial Superior Courts, Appellate Division 
B)  Governor General's office 
C)  Judicial Committee of the Privy Council 
D)  Supreme Court of Canada 
A)  Provincial Superior Courts, Appellate Division 
B)  Governor General's office 
C)  Judicial Committee of the Privy Council 
D)  Supreme Court of Canada

Question 6

What does Section 15(1)of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms state?

Accepted Answer

A)  Every Canadian is equal before and under the law. 
B)  Parliament or provincial legislatures may enact legislation even if the courts hold it to be in conflict with certain sections of the Charter. 
C)  Courts have the power to rule on the constitutionality of legislation or executive action. 
D)  Canada is officially bilingual and multicultural. 
A)  Every Canadian is equal before and under the law. 
B)  Parliament or provincial legislatures may enact legislation even if the courts hold it to be in conflict with certain sections of the Charter. 
C)  Courts have the power to rule on the constitutionality of legislation or executive action. 
D)  Canada is officially bilingual and multicultural.

Question 7

A unique way of elevating democratic government over the decisions of unelected judges is offered by Section 33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms,the so-called ___________.

Accepted Answer

notwithsta

Question 8

The British courts are an example of court organization in a unitary state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following features would be found in a system that truly valued "equality before the law"?

Accepted Answer

A)  affordable or subsidized legal counsel 
B)  elected judges 
C)  lengthy, but effective judicial process 
D)  discretionary sentencing 
A)  affordable or subsidized legal counsel 
B)  elected judges 
C)  lengthy, but effective judicial process 
D)  discretionary sentencing

Question 10

According to Hogg and Thornton,what is the most important factor in creating dialogue?

Accepted Answer

A)  legislatures that are willing to defer to the courts 
B)  judges that are willing to cut legislators some slack 
C)  political will on the part of the legislators 
D)  courts that are willing to defer to Parliament 
A)  legislatures that are willing to defer to the courts 
B)  judges that are willing to cut legislators some slack 
C)  political will on the part of the legislators 
D)  courts that are willing to defer to Parliament

Question 11

Explain the process of judicial selection in Canada and the United states.What are the pros and cons of each process?

Accepted Answer

In Canada, the process of judicial selec

Question 12

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms was proclaimed on __________ 17,__________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms...

Question 13

Define and explain the significance of strategic litigation and judicial activism in both Canada and the United States.

Accepted Answer

Strategic litigation refers to the use o

Question 14

What is the difference between a system of courts in a unitary state and a system of courts in a federal state?

Accepted Answer

A)  The court system in a unitary state is much more efficient than that in a federal state. 
B)  Unitary states have a single set of laws and a single system of courts administering justice, while federal states do not. 
C)  Unitary states have two tiers of courts, while federal states do not. 
D)  Unitary states have deviated from the British Parliamentary tradition since the Reform Act of 1883, while federal states have remained constant. 
A)  The court system in a unitary state is much more efficient than that in a federal state. 
B)  Unitary states have a single set of laws and a single system of courts administering justice, while federal states do not. 
C)  Unitary states have two tiers of courts, while federal states do not. 
D)  Unitary states have deviated from the British Parliamentary tradition since the Reform Act of 1883, while federal states have remained constant.

Question 15

What effect does the notwithstanding clause of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms have?

Accepted Answer

A)  It allows the judiciary to rule on any case it chooses. 
B)  It allows the federal government to override provincial legislation. 
C)  It allows Parliament or provincial legislatures to enact legislation even if the courts hold it to be in conflict with certain sections of the Charter. 
D)  It forbids Parliament or provincial legislatures to legislate contrary to the Charter. 
A)  It allows the judiciary to rule on any case it chooses. 
B)  It allows the federal government to override provincial legislation. 
C)  It allows Parliament or provincial legislatures to enact legislation even if the courts hold it to be in conflict with certain sections of the Charter. 
D)  It forbids Parliament or provincial legislatures to legislate contrary to the Charter.

Question 16

Statutory construction,constitutional interpretation,and judicial review are all examples of the roles that Canadian courts play in the political process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Define and explain the importance of statutory construction,constitutional interpretation,and judicial review in both Canada and the United States.

Accepted Answer

Statutory construction, constitutional i

Question 18

Judicial____________ is defined as the willingness of judges to overturn legislation or executive action.On the other hand,judicial ___________ is a court ruling on the constitutionality of legislation or executive action.Laws declared unconstitutional are described by the Latin phrase ___________.

Accepted Answer

activism;

Question 19

What did the Delgamuukw decision (1997)establish?

Accepted Answer

A)  Segregated schools were unconstitutional. 
B)  Aboriginal rights and title had never been extinguished. 
C)  Manitoba must publish all its statutes in both English and French. 
D)  Aboriginal people have a treaty right to fish commercially. 
A)  Segregated schools were unconstitutional. 
B)  Aboriginal rights and title had never been extinguished. 
C)  Manitoba must publish all its statutes in both English and French. 
D)  Aboriginal people have a treaty right to fish commercially.

Question 20

Which statement best reflects the views of Hogg and Thornton on judicial activism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Judicial review is "a veto over the politics of the nation." 
B)  Decisions of the Supreme Court almost always leave room for legislative response. 
C)  Judicial review privileges the individualistic values of the Charter. 
D)  Court decisions are usually final in a practical sense. 
A)  Judicial review is "a veto over the politics of the nation." 
B)  Decisions of the Supreme Court almost always leave room for legislative response. 
C)  Judicial review privileges the individualistic values of the Charter. 
D)  Court decisions are usually final in a practical sense.

Exam 29: The Judiciary

In Canada,the minister of justice selects federally appointed judges but not the members of the Supreme Court of Canada or the chief justices of the superior courts.

In its celebrated ____________ case of 1929,the ____________ held that women were qualified to be appointed to the Senate.

In the United States,there is a single unified system of court organization.

What is the Persons case of 1929 an example of?

In Canada,what is the highest court of appeal?

What does Section 15(1)of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms state?

A unique way of elevating democratic government over the decisions of unelected judges is offered by Section 33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms,the so-called ___________.

The British courts are an example of court organization in a unitary state.

Which of the following features would be found in a system that truly valued "equality before the law"?

According to Hogg and Thornton,what is the most important factor in creating dialogue?

Explain the process of judicial selection in Canada and the United states.What are the pros and cons of each process?

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms was proclaimed on __________ 17,__________.

Define and explain the significance of strategic litigation and judicial activism in both Canada and the United States.

What is the difference between a system of courts in a unitary state and a system of courts in a federal state?

What effect does the notwithstanding clause of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms have?

Statutory construction,constitutional interpretation,and judicial review are all examples of the roles that Canadian courts play in the political process.

Define and explain the importance of statutory construction,constitutional interpretation,and judicial review in both Canada and the United States.

Judicial____________ is defined as the willingness of judges to overturn legislation or executive action.On the other hand,judicial ___________ is a court ruling on the constitutionality of legislation or executive action.Laws declared unconstitutional are described by the Latin phrase ___________.

What did the Delgamuukw decision (1997)establish?

Which statement best reflects the views of Hogg and Thornton on judicial activism?

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The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms was proclaimed on 17,.

Judicial______ is defined as the willingness of judges to overturn legislation or executive action.On the other hand,judicial _ is a court ruling on the constitutionality of legislation or executive action.Laws declared unconstitutional are described by the Latin phrase _______.