Question 1

Which of the following statements best describes the law merchant?

Accepted Answer

A)  The law merchant is a body of law created by merchant guilds, which was incorporated into the common law. 
B)  The law merchant is a body of law designed to control trade practices. 
C)  The law merchant is another name for the Sale of Goods Act. 
D)  The law merchant was designed to protect consumers from unscrupulous merchants. 
E)  Our laws relating to consumer protection are derived from the law merchant. 
A)  The law merchant is a body of law created by merchant guilds, which was incorporated into the common law. 
B)  The law merchant is a body of law designed to control trade practices. 
C)  The law merchant is another name for the Sale of Goods Act. 
D)  The law merchant was designed to protect consumers from unscrupulous merchants. 
E)  Our laws relating to consumer protection are derived from the law merchant.

Question 2

The common-law courts as developed by King Henry and subsequent kings were used to impose the will of the sovereign on the people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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 4

"If somebody did not like the decision of the 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 5

Once a bill has received royal assent, it may be effective immediately or it may be effective on later proclamation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Explain what is meant by stare decisis.

Accepted Answer

This means essentially "let the decision

Question 7

Which of the following is true with regard to our legal system?

Accepted Answer

A)  An appeal from the Supreme Court of Canada goes to the Federal Court of Appeal. 
B)  If a case were heard before a provincial trial level court, the judge could apply legal principles and award only cash remedies. 
C)  Our constitution can be amended by the federal parliament acting alone. 
D)  Our Charter of Rights and Freedoms diminishes the power of both the federal and provincial legislatures. 
E)  Case law overrides the statute law on the same point. 
A)  An appeal from the Supreme Court of Canada goes to the Federal Court of Appeal. 
B)  If a case were heard before a provincial trial level court, the judge could apply legal principles and award only cash remedies. 
C)  Our constitution can be amended by the federal parliament acting alone. 
D)  Our Charter of Rights and Freedoms diminishes the power of both the federal and provincial legislatures. 
E)  Case law overrides the statute law on the same point.

Question 8

Which of the following is correct with respect to the role of statutes in our legal system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Where a properly passed provincial statute is in conflict with a well-established common-law principle, the statute will be void. 
B)  Only the federal parliament may enact statutes. 
C)  A statute, if it is clear and concise and properly passed, will always override common law and equity. 
D)  In Canada, most new law follow the Civil Code legal system. 
E)  Once a statute has been interpreted and applied in a court, a subsequent judge in a lower court is not required to follow that decision if he disagrees with it. 
A)  Where a properly passed provincial statute is in conflict with a well-established common-law principle, the statute will be void. 
B)  Only the federal parliament may enact statutes. 
C)  A statute, if it is clear and concise and properly passed, will always override common law and equity. 
D)  In Canada, most new law follow the Civil Code legal system. 
E)  Once a statute has been interpreted and applied in a court, a subsequent judge in a lower court is not required to follow that decision if he disagrees with it.

Question 9

The body of rules developed by the Court of Common Pleas, Court of King's Bench, and Exchequer Court became known as ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Transfer payment schemes can allow the federal government to exercise some control over how a provincial government operates certain programs that fall with provincial jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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)  The federal legislature is the proper body to decide if the provincial school act is lawful. 
B)  The people of Canada, through their elected representatives, could change the Constitution Act, including the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 
C)  The Constitution allows the legislature to discriminate if it can be demonstrated that the discrimination is justified in a free and democratic society. 
D)  A provision of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms of the Constitution Act prohibits discrimination. 
E)  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. 
A)  The federal legislature is the proper body to decide if the provincial school act is lawful. 
B)  The people of Canada, through their elected representatives, could change the Constitution Act, including the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 
C)  The Constitution allows the legislature to discriminate if it can be demonstrated that the discrimination is justified in a free and democratic society. 
D)  A provision of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms of the Constitution Act prohibits discrimination. 
E)  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.

Question 12

The common-law courts refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the court of common pleas, the court of king's bench, and the chancery court. 
B)  the court of king's bench, the chancery court, and the exchequer court. 
C)  the court of king's bench, the chancery court, and the court of equity. 
D)  the court of common pleas, the chancery court, and the exchequer court. 
E)  the court of common pleas, the court of king's bench, and the exchequer court. 
A)  the court of common pleas, the court of king's bench, and the chancery court. 
B)  the court of king's bench, the chancery court, and the exchequer court. 
C)  the court of king's bench, the chancery court, and the court of equity. 
D)  the court of common pleas, the chancery court, and the exchequer court. 
E)  the court of common pleas, the court of king's bench, and the exchequer court.

Question 13

The custom of following already decided cases is called

Accepted Answer

A)  civil law system. 
B)  Res judicata. 
C)  Ultra vires. 
D)  common law. 
E)  Stare decisis. 
A)  civil law system. 
B)  Res judicata. 
C)  Ultra vires. 
D)  common law. 
E)  Stare decisis.

Question 14

Explain the limitations on the application of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Accepted Answer

The Charter only applies to pu

Question 15

Discuss the constitutional rigidity created by the 1867 division of powers and the means used by the federal and provincial governments to overcome this.

Accepted Answer

Students should describe how the Constit

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)  The code is binding and prior cases are just persuasive. 
B)  The Quebec Civil Code was most recently revised in 1985. 
C)  The code used in Quebec is a variant of Justinian's code rather than the Napoleonic Code. 
D)  Once judges make decisions based on the code, it is those decisions that are binding on other judges faced with similar problems. 
E)  The Civil Code used in Quebec is a direct copy of the Napoleonic code used in France. 
A)  The code is binding and prior cases are just persuasive. 
B)  The Quebec Civil Code was most recently revised in 1985. 
C)  The code used in Quebec is a variant of Justinian's code rather than the Napoleonic Code. 
D)  Once judges make decisions based on the code, it is those decisions that are binding on other judges faced with similar problems. 
E)  The Civil Code used in Quebec is a direct copy of the Napoleonic code used in France.

Question 17

Which one of the following is a Charter right that the provinces could not override through the use of the notwithstanding clause (Section 33 of the Charter)?

Accepted Answer

A)  The right to move anywhere you want in Canada 
B)  The right to be told why you are being arrested 
C)  The right to worship who, how, or what you wish 
D)  The right to not be discriminated against because you are black 
E)  The right not to be subjected to any cruel or unusual punishment 
A)  The right to move anywhere you want in Canada 
B)  The right to be told why you are being arrested 
C)  The right to worship who, how, or what you wish 
D)  The right to not be discriminated against because you are black 
E)  The right not to be subjected to any cruel or unusual punishment

Question 18

Which of the following is a legal right under the Charter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Everyone has the right to freedom of expression regardless if it interferes with the freedom of others. 
B)  Everyone has the right to not to be deprived of their property. 
C)  Everyone has the democratic right to vote regardless of age or mental capacity. 
D)  Everyone has the right to be employed. 
E)  Everyone has the right not to be exposed to any unreasonable search and seizure. 
A)  Everyone has the right to freedom of expression regardless if it interferes with the freedom of others. 
B)  Everyone has the right to not to be deprived of their property. 
C)  Everyone has the democratic right to vote regardless of age or mental capacity. 
D)  Everyone has the right to be employed. 
E)  Everyone has the right not to be exposed to any unreasonable search and seizure.

Question 19

How do transfer-payment schemes help to circumvent the constitutional rigidity created by the division of powers?

Accepted Answer

Through such schemes, the fede

Question 20

When was the last time Quebec revised its Civil Code?

Accepted Answer

A new Civil Code in

Which of the following statements best describes the law merchant?

The common-law courts as developed by King Henry and subsequent kings were used to impose the will of the sovereign on the people.

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

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

Once a bill has received royal assent, it may be effective immediately or it may be effective on later proclamation.

Explain what is meant by stare decisis.

Which of the following is true with regard to our legal system?

Which of the following is correct with respect to the role of statutes in our legal system?

The body of rules developed by the Court of Common Pleas, Court of King's Bench, and Exchequer Court became known as ________.

Transfer payment schemes can allow the federal government to exercise some control over how a provincial government operates certain programs that fall with provincial jurisdiction.

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?

The common-law courts refers to

The custom of following already decided cases is called

Explain the limitations on the application of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Discuss the constitutional rigidity created by the 1867 division of powers and the means used by the federal and provincial governments to overcome this.

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

Which one of the following is a Charter right that the provinces could not override through the use of the notwithstanding clause (Section 33 of the Charter)?

Which of the following is a legal right under the Charter?

How do transfer-payment schemes help to circumvent the constitutional rigidity created by the division of powers?

When was the last time Quebec revised its Civil Code?

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Exam 2: Introduction to the Legal System

Which of the following statements best describes the law merchant?

The common-law courts as developed by King Henry and subsequent kings were used to impose the will of the sovereign on the people.

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

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

Once a bill has received royal assent, it may be effective immediately or it may be effective on later proclamation.

Explain what is meant by stare decisis.

Which of the following is true with regard to our legal system?

Which of the following is correct with respect to the role of statutes in our legal system?

The body of rules developed by the Court of Common Pleas, Court of King's Bench, and Exchequer Court became known as ________.

Transfer payment schemes can allow the federal government to exercise some control over how a provincial government operates certain programs that fall with provincial jurisdiction.

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?

The common-law courts refers to

The custom of following already decided cases is called

Explain the limitations on the application of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Discuss the constitutional rigidity created by the 1867 division of powers and the means used by the federal and provincial governments to overcome this.

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

Which one of the following is a Charter right that the provinces could not override through the use of the notwithstanding clause (Section 33 of the Charter)?

Which of the following is a legal right under the Charter?

How do transfer-payment schemes help to circumvent the constitutional rigidity created by the division of powers?

When was the last time Quebec revised its Civil Code?

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