Question 1

The body of law developed by the Courts of Chancery is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The body of law developed by the...

Question 2

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 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 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 3

Indicate the kind of democratic rights protected under the Charter.

Accepted Answer

The right to vote,the requirem

Question 4

"Canon law" refers to the law created by the Church.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Students should describe the nature of t

Question 6

"The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is separate from,and therefore has no bearing on,other human rights legislation." Discuss the accuracy of this statement.

Accepted Answer

The statement is inaccurate.Because the

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

"An individual who is refused service at a restaurant because of her race has had her Charter rights violated." Comment on the accuracy of this statement.

Accepted Answer

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is no

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)  The Charter of Rights and Freedoms applies to the federal and provincial governments but not to local municipal governments. 
B)  The Charter of Rights and Freedoms does not regulate the relationship between a university or hospital and its employees. 
C)  The Charter does not specifically prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual preference. 
D)  The provisions of the Charter only apply to government and to any government representative exercising a statutory power. 
E)  Any provincial human rights legislation must comply with the provisions of the Charter. 
A)  The Charter of Rights and Freedoms applies to the federal and provincial governments but not to local municipal governments. 
B)  The Charter of Rights and Freedoms does not regulate the relationship between a university or hospital and its employees. 
C)  The Charter does not specifically prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual preference. 
D)  The provisions of the Charter only apply to government and to any government representative exercising a statutory power. 
E)  Any provincial human rights legislation must comply with the provisions of the Charter.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The Charter gives French and English equ

Question 11

What is the effect of the passage of Charter of Rights and Freedoms on the principle of supremacy of parliament?

Accepted Answer

Prior to passage of the Charter,reliance

Question 12

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to our constitutional law?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neither the Federal or Provincial governments can change the provisions of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms without going through the constitutional amending process. 
B)  The Constitution Act, 1982 was passed only by the English parliament. 
C)  The Constitution Act, 1982 is the supreme law of Canada and overrides statutes. 
D)  The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is part of the BNA Act. 
E)  The Charter is entrenched and, as such, none of its provisions can be overridden by any level of government. 
A)  Neither the Federal or Provincial governments can change the provisions of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms without going through the constitutional amending process. 
B)  The Constitution Act, 1982 was passed only by the English parliament. 
C)  The Constitution Act, 1982 is the supreme law of Canada and overrides statutes. 
D)  The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is part of the BNA Act. 
E)  The Charter is entrenched and, as such, none of its provisions can be overridden by any level of government.

Question 13

Give examples of areas that fall under federal jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

money,banking,postal service,c

Question 14

Which of the following is correct with respect to the definition of law?

Accepted Answer

A)  Law defined in moral terms is a reflection of legal positivism. 
B)  Law defined in terms of authority is a reflection of legal realism. 
C)  Law defined in practical terms as to what the court will do is a reflection of legal positivism. 
D)  Law defined in terms of morality is a reflection of natural law theory. 
E)  Law defined in terms of authority is a reflection of natural law theory. 
A)  Law defined in moral terms is a reflection of legal positivism. 
B)  Law defined in terms of authority is a reflection of legal realism. 
C)  Law defined in practical terms as to what the court will do is a reflection of legal positivism. 
D)  Law defined in terms of morality is a reflection of natural law theory. 
E)  Law defined in terms of authority is a reflection of natural law theory.

Question 15

In Chatterjee.v.Ontario,the Supreme Court of Canada

Accepted Answer

A)  unanimously upheld the provincial law, since the dominant feature related to "property and civil rights", a provincial matter. 
B)  concluded that the federal and provincial legislation were in conflict, with the result that paramountcy would apply. 
C)  held that only the provincial legislation was invalid. 
D)  held that only the federal legislation was invalid. 
E)  held that both the federal and provincial legislation were invalid. 
A)  unanimously upheld the provincial law, since the dominant feature related to "property and civil rights", a provincial matter. 
B)  concluded that the federal and provincial legislation were in conflict, with the result that paramountcy would apply. 
C)  held that only the provincial legislation was invalid. 
D)  held that only the federal legislation was invalid. 
E)  held that both the federal and provincial legislation were invalid.

Question 16

Explain the relationship between common law and equity in the development of our legal system.

Accepted Answer

The student should relate how equity dev

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

This is incorrect.Canada has a constitut

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Both or neither; sec

Question 19

"If somebody did not like the decision of a judge in the common law court,they could appeal to the Court of Chancery." Indicate what is wrong with that statement.

Accepted Answer

The Court of Chancery was a separate cou

Question 20

Human rights acts prohibit discrimination upon various protected grounds,including gender,religion,ethnic origin,race,age,and disabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The body of law developed by the Courts of Chancery is called ________.

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

Indicate the kind of democratic rights protected under the Charter.

"Canon law" refers to the law created by the Church.

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

"The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is separate from,and therefore has no bearing on,other human rights legislation." Discuss the accuracy of this statement.

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

"An individual who is refused service at a restaurant because of her race has had her Charter rights violated." Comment on the accuracy of this statement.

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

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

What is the effect of the passage of Charter of Rights and Freedoms on the principle of supremacy of parliament?

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to our constitutional law?

Give examples of areas that fall under federal jurisdiction.

Which of the following is correct with respect to the definition of law?

In Chatterjee.v.Ontario,the Supreme Court of Canada

Explain the relationship between common law and equity in the development of our legal system.

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

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

"If somebody did not like the decision of a judge in the common law court,they could appeal to the Court of Chancery." Indicate what is wrong with that statement.

Human rights acts prohibit discrimination upon various protected grounds,including gender,religion,ethnic origin,race,age,and disabilities.

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Exam 2: Introduction to the Legal System

The body of law developed by the Courts of Chancery is called ________.

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

Indicate the kind of democratic rights protected under the Charter.

"Canon law" refers to the law created by the Church.

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

"The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is separate from,and therefore has no bearing on,other human rights legislation." Discuss the accuracy of this statement.

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

"An individual who is refused service at a restaurant because of her race has had her Charter rights violated." Comment on the accuracy of this statement.

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

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

What is the effect of the passage of Charter of Rights and Freedoms on the principle of supremacy of parliament?

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to our constitutional law?

Give examples of areas that fall under federal jurisdiction.

Which of the following is correct with respect to the definition of law?

In Chatterjee.v.Ontario,the Supreme Court of Canada

Explain the relationship between common law and equity in the development of our legal system.

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

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

"If somebody did not like the decision of a judge in the common law court,they could appeal to the Court of Chancery." Indicate what is wrong with that statement.

Human rights acts prohibit discrimination upon various protected grounds,including gender,religion,ethnic origin,race,age,and disabilities.

Managing Your Legal Affairs

The Resolution of Disputesthe Courts and Alternatives to Litigation

Intentional Torts and Torts Impacting Business

Negligence, Professional Liability, and Insurance

The Elements of a Contractconsensus and Consideration

The Elements of a Contract capacity, Legality, and Intention

Factors Affecting the Contractual Relationship

The End of the Contractual Relationship

Employment

Agency and Partnership

Corporations

Real, Personal, and Intellectual Property

Information Technology and the Internet

Sales and Consumer Protection

Priority of Creditors

Filters