Question 1

Regarding the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neither the federal and the provincial governments can change the provisions of the Charter without going through the constitution amending process. 
B)  The guarantee of the right of free speech allows citizens to avoid being held liable for defamation under the Constitution of Canada. 
C)  Any statute, by any level of government inconsistent with the provisions of the Charter is considered binding on all Canadians. 
D)  Any action by a government official violating the provisions of the Charter is not actionable under the Charter. 
E)  The Charter protects fundamental freedoms that apply only to relations between private citizens. 
A)  Neither the federal and the provincial governments can change the provisions of the Charter without going through the constitution amending process. 
B)  The guarantee of the right of free speech allows citizens to avoid being held liable for defamation under the Constitution of Canada. 
C)  Any statute, by any level of government inconsistent with the provisions of the Charter is considered binding on all Canadians. 
D)  Any action by a government official violating the provisions of the Charter is not actionable under the Charter. 
E)  The Charter protects fundamental freedoms that apply only to relations between private citizens.

Question 2

Give an example of powers that are given to the Provincial government under Section 92 of the Constitutional Act (1867).

Accepted Answer

Hospitals, education, public h

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)  The term stare decisis refers to the practice of following precedent, which forms the basis of our common-law system. 
B)  The common law derived aspects of the law of families and estates from the French Civil Code. 
C)  Equity is a system of law developed by the provincial legislatures. 
D)  The only province in which a judge is required to follow a comprehensive civil code is Ontario. 
E)  The Courts of Chancery developed the law of contracts. 
A)  The term stare decisis refers to the practice of following precedent, which forms the basis of our common-law system. 
B)  The common law derived aspects of the law of families and estates from the French Civil Code. 
C)  Equity is a system of law developed by the provincial legislatures. 
D)  The only province in which a judge is required to follow a comprehensive civil code is Ontario. 
E)  The Courts of Chancery developed the law of contracts.

Question 4

Sexual harassment is regarded as a form of discrimination on the basis of gender.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc. v. Saskatchewan, the Supreme Court of Canada

Accepted Answer

A)  concluded that the federal and provincial legislation were in conflict, with the result that paramountcy would apply. 
B)  held that only the federal legislation was invalid. 
C)  held that only the provincial legislation was invalid. 
D)  concluded that the federal and provincial legislation were not in conflict; one simply went further than the other. 
E)  held that both the federal and provincial legislation were invalid. 
A)  concluded that the federal and provincial legislation were in conflict, with the result that paramountcy would apply. 
B)  held that only the federal legislation was invalid. 
C)  held that only the provincial legislation was invalid. 
D)  concluded that the federal and provincial legislation were not in conflict; one simply went further than the other. 
E)  held that both the federal and provincial legislation were invalid.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms expressly prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual preference.
SHORT ANSWER. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In R. v. Keegstra, the Supreme Court of Canada stated that

Accepted Answer

A)  the decision of a sub-ordinate court must always be followed, regardless of the specific facts of the case. 
B)  provincial Court Judges have no authority to impose sentences in matters involving freedom of expression. 
C)  the doctrine of stare decisis no longer applies. 
D)  decisions of the Supreme Court of Canada ought only be applied in federal cases. 
E)  although the freedom of expression is violated by the Code, these infringements are justifiable under Section 1 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 
A)  the decision of a sub-ordinate court must always be followed, regardless of the specific facts of the case. 
B)  provincial Court Judges have no authority to impose sentences in matters involving freedom of expression. 
C)  the doctrine of stare decisis no longer applies. 
D)  decisions of the Supreme Court of Canada ought only be applied in federal cases. 
E)  although the freedom of expression is violated by the Code, these infringements are justifiable under Section 1 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Question 9

Compare and contrast provincial and federal passage of bills.

Accepted Answer

Students should summarize the traditiona

Question 10

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 11

Which of the following is true regarding the history of the legal system used in England?

Accepted Answer

A)  England alternately used common law and civil law legal systems, depending on the strength of the reigning king. 
B)  During times when power was decentralized, local lords, barons, or sheriffs would administer justice. 
C)  Historically, kings and nobles worked together to establish a common system of justice. 
D)  The early Norman kings failed to establish a feudal system, which allowed Roman civil law to take hold in England. 
E)  Strained relations between the English and French kingdoms explain why England adopted Roman civil law as its system of justice. 
A)  England alternately used common law and civil law legal systems, depending on the strength of the reigning king. 
B)  During times when power was decentralized, local lords, barons, or sheriffs would administer justice. 
C)  Historically, kings and nobles worked together to establish a common system of justice. 
D)  The early Norman kings failed to establish a feudal system, which allowed Roman civil law to take hold in England. 
E)  Strained relations between the English and French kingdoms explain why England adopted Roman civil law as its system of justice.

Question 12

Contrast substantive law and procedural law.

Accepted Answer

Substantive law establishes th

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Here students are expected to discuss th

Question 14

Explain why the law of equity developed.

Accepted Answer

Because of the inequity and harshness of

Question 15

The law of equity was developed by ________.

Accepted Answer

The Courts

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

The Courts of Chancery originally followed stare decisis and precedent, as did the common-law courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Explain the relationship between regulations and statutes.

Accepted Answer

Often a statute will empower a particula

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Prior judges' decisi

Regarding the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which of the following statements is true?

Give an example of powers that are given to the Provincial government under Section 92 of the Constitutional Act (1867).

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

Sexual harassment is regarded as a form of discrimination on the basis of gender.

In Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc. v. Saskatchewan, the Supreme Court of Canada

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

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms expressly prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual preference. SHORT ANSWER. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.

In R. v. Keegstra, the Supreme Court of Canada stated that

Compare and contrast provincial and federal passage of bills.

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

Which of the following is true regarding the history of the legal system used in England?

Contrast substantive law and procedural law.

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

Explain why the law of equity developed.

The law of equity was developed by ________.

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

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

The Courts of Chancery originally followed stare decisis and precedent, as did the common-law courts.

Explain the relationship between regulations and statutes.

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

Managing Your Legal Affairs

The Resolution of Disputes the Courts and Alternatives to Litigation

Intentional Torts

Negligence, Professional Liability, and Insurance Law

Formation of Contracts

Formation of Contracts Continued

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

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Exam 2: Introduction to the Legal System

Regarding the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which of the following statements is true?

Give an example of powers that are given to the Provincial government under Section 92 of the Constitutional Act (1867).

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

Sexual harassment is regarded as a form of discrimination on the basis of gender.

In Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc. v. Saskatchewan, the Supreme Court of Canada

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

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms expressly prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual preference. SHORT ANSWER. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.

In R. v. Keegstra, the Supreme Court of Canada stated that

Compare and contrast provincial and federal passage of bills.

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

Which of the following is true regarding the history of the legal system used in England?

Contrast substantive law and procedural law.

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

Explain why the law of equity developed.

The law of equity was developed by ________.

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

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

The Courts of Chancery originally followed stare decisis and precedent, as did the common-law courts.

Explain the relationship between regulations and statutes.

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

Managing Your Legal Affairs

The Resolution of Disputes the Courts and Alternatives to Litigation

Intentional Torts

Negligence, Professional Liability, and Insurance Law

Formation of Contracts

Formation of Contracts Continued

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