Question 1

"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 2

Which of the following is correct with respect to limitations on the Charter?

Accepted Answer

A)  It cannot be used by a resident who is not a citizen of Canada. 
B)  Interference with rights must be justifiable in a free and democratic society. 
C)  It only applies to the federal government. 
D)  It only applies to government employees. 
E)  It does not protect the rights of aboriginal people. 
A)  It cannot be used by a resident who is not a citizen of Canada. 
B)  Interference with rights must be justifiable in a free and democratic society. 
C)  It only applies to the federal government. 
D)  It only applies to government employees. 
E)  It does not protect the rights of aboriginal people.

Question 3

All provincial bills require royal assent of the Governor General before they can become law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following will a judge not apply in a Canadian court?

Accepted Answer

A)  Statute law 
B)  Roman law 
C)  Constitutional law 
D)  Common law principles 
E)  Equitable principles 
A)  Statute law 
B)  Roman law 
C)  Constitutional law 
D)  Common law principles 
E)  Equitable principles

Question 5

Stare decisis is the Latin term for following the Code.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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 7

Give examples of areas that fall under federal jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

money, banking, postal service

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)  The passage of the Charter has increased the power of both parliament and the provincial legislatures. 
B)  The passage of the Charter has increased the power of the courts. 
C)  The Charter has shifted power from the provinces to the federal government. 
D)  The passage of the Charter has shifted power from the courts to the parliament. 
E)  The passage of the Charter has shifted power from the federal to the provincial government. 
A)  The passage of the Charter has increased the power of both parliament and the provincial legislatures. 
B)  The passage of the Charter has increased the power of the courts. 
C)  The Charter has shifted power from the provinces to the federal government. 
D)  The passage of the Charter has shifted power from the courts to the parliament. 
E)  The passage of the Charter has shifted power from the federal to the provincial government.

Question 9

While the Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects individuals' rights from government abuses, there is still no legislation to protect individuals' rights from abuse by the public.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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 Charter is entrenched and, as such, none of its provisions can be overridden by any level of government. 
E)  The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is part of the BNA Act (1867). 
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 Charter is entrenched and, as such, none of its provisions can be overridden by any level of government. 
E)  The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is part of the BNA Act (1867).

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The Charter prohibits discrimination of

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)  The federal or provincial legislature cannot override a person's right to free speech. 
B)  Section 33 (the notwithstanding clause) only applies to some specified provisions of the Charter. 
C)  The effect of the notwithstanding clause is to shift the power back to the judges. 
D)  The federal or the provincial legislature cannot override a person's right not to be discriminated against on the basis of race or religion. 
E)  The parliament or provincial legislature can only override a section of the Charter under the notwithstanding clause if they clearly state they are doing so and then wait 5 years before implementing the provision. 
A)  The federal or provincial legislature cannot override a person's right to free speech. 
B)  Section 33 (the notwithstanding clause) only applies to some specified provisions of the Charter. 
C)  The effect of the notwithstanding clause is to shift the power back to the judges. 
D)  The federal or the provincial legislature cannot override a person's right not to be discriminated against on the basis of race or religion. 
E)  The parliament or provincial legislature can only override a section of the Charter under the notwithstanding clause if they clearly state they are doing so and then wait 5 years before implementing the provision.

Question 13

What role does the decision made by an Ontario Court of Appeal judge have on a B.C. Supreme Court judge?

Accepted Answer

The decision is merely persuas

Question 14

Law and morality are the same thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is meant by the Revised Statutes of Canada?

Accepted Answer

Every so many years the statutes are sum

Question 16

Indicate the three courts that together made up the common-law courts.

Accepted Answer

Court of Common Plea

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Quebec uses a civil

Question 18

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

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)  The Charter of Rights and Freedoms cannot be amended by the federal parliament acting alone. 
B)  The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is a part of the BNA Act (1867). 
C)  Our Constitution consists of only the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 
D)  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. 
E)  The Constitution Act (1982) requires British Parliament to amend it. 
A)  The Charter of Rights and Freedoms cannot be amended by the federal parliament acting alone. 
B)  The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is a part of the BNA Act (1867). 
C)  Our Constitution consists of only the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 
D)  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. 
E)  The Constitution Act (1982) requires British Parliament to amend it.

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

Which of the following is correct with respect to limitations on the Charter?

All provincial bills require royal assent of the Governor General before they can become law.

Which of the following will a judge not apply in a Canadian court?

Stare decisis is the Latin term for following the Code.

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

Give examples of areas that fall under federal jurisdiction.

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

While the Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects individuals' rights from government abuses, there is still no legislation to protect individuals' rights from abuse by the public.

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

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

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

What role does the decision made by an Ontario Court of Appeal judge have on a B.C. Supreme Court judge?

Law and morality are the same thing.

What is meant by the Revised Statutes of Canada?

Indicate the three courts that together made up the common-law courts.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following is correct with respect to limitations on the Charter?

All provincial bills require royal assent of the Governor General before they can become law.

Which of the following will a judge not apply in a Canadian court?

Stare decisis is the Latin term for following the Code.

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

Give examples of areas that fall under federal jurisdiction.

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

While the Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects individuals' rights from government abuses, there is still no legislation to protect individuals' rights from abuse by the public.

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

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

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

What role does the decision made by an Ontario Court of Appeal judge have on a B.C. Supreme Court judge?

Law and morality are the same thing.

What is meant by the Revised Statutes of Canada?

Indicate the three courts that together made up the common-law courts.

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

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

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

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

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