Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

The law of equity simply means fairness in our legal system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following statements about statutes is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Statutes only apply when there is no common law covering the situation. 
B)  A statute may be only federal. 
C)  Statutes are laws created by legislative bodies. 
D)  Government regulations are considered supreme to statute law. 
E)  Statutes often summarize or modify canon law. 
A)  Statutes only apply when there is no common law covering the situation. 
B)  A statute may be only federal. 
C)  Statutes are laws created by legislative bodies. 
D)  Government regulations are considered supreme to statute law. 
E)  Statutes often summarize or modify canon law.

Question 4

Which of the following is a right or freedom guaranteed in the Charter?

Accepted Answer

A)  The right to own property 
B)  The right to vote in federal and provincial elections 
C)  The right to have your children educated in any language 
D)  The right to bear arms 
E)  The right to be assured of a minimum level of income 
A)  The right to own property 
B)  The right to vote in federal and provincial elections 
C)  The right to have your children educated in any language 
D)  The right to bear arms 
E)  The right to be assured of a minimum level of income

Question 5

Why is law important?

Accepted Answer

It determines how effectively

Question 6

Everyone in Canada has the right to freedom of conscience and religion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is no

Question 8

Indicate the kind of democratic rights protected under the Charter.

Accepted Answer

The right to vote, the require

Question 9

Jake was charged with an offence. Which of the following could not be a legitimate defence in any circumstances?

Accepted Answer

A)  The legislation violated his Charter rights. 
B)  He had a legal excuse for doing what he did. 
C)  The legislative branch of government is the proper body to hear criminal cases. 
D)  He did not do the act complained of. 
E)  The legislation creating the offence is beyond the authority of the body that created the offence. 
A)  The legislation violated his Charter rights. 
B)  He had a legal excuse for doing what he did. 
C)  The legislative branch of government is the proper body to hear criminal cases. 
D)  He did not do the act complained of. 
E)  The legislation creating the offence is beyond the authority of the body that created the offence.

Question 10

Subordinate legislation includes regulations and municipal bylaws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Explain how Section 1 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms limits those rights and freedoms.

Accepted Answer

Legislation can be passed inconsistent w

Question 12

Is the B.C. Supreme Court judge bound to follow an Ontario Court of Appeal decision?

Accepted Answer

No, it's only at the same level or highe

Question 13

Parliamentary supremacy is no longer completely in effect in Canada today.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is true regarding categories of law?

Accepted Answer

A)  Substantive law establishes the rights an individual has in society. 
B)  Substantive law determines how procedural laws will be enforced. 
C)  Procedural law establishes the limits on an individual's conduct. 
D)  Criminal law involves the rules that govern our personal, social, and business relations. 
E)  Private law includes constitutional law. 
A)  Substantive law establishes the rights an individual has in society. 
B)  Substantive law determines how procedural laws will be enforced. 
C)  Procedural law establishes the limits on an individual's conduct. 
D)  Criminal law involves the rules that govern our personal, social, and business relations. 
E)  Private law includes constitutional law.

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

The law of equity simply means fairness in our legal system.

Which of the following statements about statutes is true?

Which of the following is a right or freedom guaranteed in the Charter?

Why is law important?

Everyone in Canada has the right to freedom of conscience and religion.

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

Indicate the kind of democratic rights protected under the Charter.

Jake was charged with an offence. Which of the following could not be a legitimate defence in any circumstances?

Subordinate legislation includes regulations and municipal bylaws.

Explain how Section 1 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms limits those rights and freedoms.

Is the B.C. Supreme Court judge bound to follow an Ontario Court of Appeal decision?

Parliamentary supremacy is no longer completely in effect in Canada today.

Which of the following is true regarding categories of law?

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

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

The law of equity simply means fairness in our legal system.

Which of the following statements about statutes is true?

Which of the following is a right or freedom guaranteed in the Charter?

Why is law important?

Everyone in Canada has the right to freedom of conscience and religion.

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

Indicate the kind of democratic rights protected under the Charter.

Jake was charged with an offence. Which of the following could not be a legitimate defence in any circumstances?

Subordinate legislation includes regulations and municipal bylaws.

Explain how Section 1 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms limits those rights and freedoms.

Is the B.C. Supreme Court judge bound to follow an Ontario Court of Appeal decision?

Parliamentary supremacy is no longer completely in effect in Canada today.

Which of the following is true regarding categories of law?

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