SOWK 312 Midterm Exam Question
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Legislature - correct answer ✔Power to make, alter and appeal laws
Judiciary - correct answer ✔Typically judges in court systems; administrative bodies interpret and apply
the law
Administrative Boards and Tribunals - correct answer ✔Authority from provincial or deferral legislature
to pass subordinate legislation without traditional process. May also hear some cases
Amicus Curiae - correct answer ✔Friend of the court. Appointed by judge to give expert opinion on
something.
Bill - correct answer ✔Proposal for laws the must pass three readings before becoming a law.
Charter of Rights and Freedoms - correct answer ✔Enshrined protection of fundamental rights and
freedoms that takes precedent. Limits can only be placed on reasonable or justified grounds
Civil Code - correct answer ✔In Quebec.
Looks at the law/code first then considers presidents for consistency
Common Law - correct answer ✔Process of each courts decisions resting upon previous decisions
(precedent)
Constitution - correct answer ✔Basic principles of democratic government snd three branches of
government. Legislature, judiciary and executive
, Executive - correct answer ✔Prime minister and other ministers. Responsible for administering and
enforcing the law. Answers to the Legislature
Intervener - correct answer ✔Party with special interests in the case that demonstrates it can make
useful suggestions to the court. Must be granted leave as a party to the case
Private Law - correct answer ✔Governs relationship between individuals and state/society
Public Law - correct answer ✔Civil law. Governs relationships between individuals
Adverse-Effect Discrimination - correct answer ✔Rules or standards equally applied to everyone but it
imposes penalties or restrictions on some but not others. Often requires accommodation
Bona Fide Occupational Requirement - correct answer ✔Discrimination defence. Condition that is
imposed for safe, efficient or reliable performance and is reasonable for work.
3 stage test: 1)standard is connect to job 2)adopted in honest/good faith 3)standard is reasonably
necessary (Prima facie)
Marriage Breakdown - correct answer ✔Must be proven to get a divorce.
1) Living separate for a minimum of 1 year. Has a 90 day reconciliation period that does not restart the 1
year
2) One spouse has committed adultery
3) Spouse has inflicted mental or physical cruelty
Marriage contract - correct answer ✔Addresses issues that may arise during marriage or if marriage
breaks down. Does not include child custody or access or spousal rights to matrimonial home
Matrimonial Home - correct answer ✔Family residents that each person has equal right to. Can apply
to have thought the courts
and answer rated A+ 2025/2026
Legislature - correct answer ✔Power to make, alter and appeal laws
Judiciary - correct answer ✔Typically judges in court systems; administrative bodies interpret and apply
the law
Administrative Boards and Tribunals - correct answer ✔Authority from provincial or deferral legislature
to pass subordinate legislation without traditional process. May also hear some cases
Amicus Curiae - correct answer ✔Friend of the court. Appointed by judge to give expert opinion on
something.
Bill - correct answer ✔Proposal for laws the must pass three readings before becoming a law.
Charter of Rights and Freedoms - correct answer ✔Enshrined protection of fundamental rights and
freedoms that takes precedent. Limits can only be placed on reasonable or justified grounds
Civil Code - correct answer ✔In Quebec.
Looks at the law/code first then considers presidents for consistency
Common Law - correct answer ✔Process of each courts decisions resting upon previous decisions
(precedent)
Constitution - correct answer ✔Basic principles of democratic government snd three branches of
government. Legislature, judiciary and executive
, Executive - correct answer ✔Prime minister and other ministers. Responsible for administering and
enforcing the law. Answers to the Legislature
Intervener - correct answer ✔Party with special interests in the case that demonstrates it can make
useful suggestions to the court. Must be granted leave as a party to the case
Private Law - correct answer ✔Governs relationship between individuals and state/society
Public Law - correct answer ✔Civil law. Governs relationships between individuals
Adverse-Effect Discrimination - correct answer ✔Rules or standards equally applied to everyone but it
imposes penalties or restrictions on some but not others. Often requires accommodation
Bona Fide Occupational Requirement - correct answer ✔Discrimination defence. Condition that is
imposed for safe, efficient or reliable performance and is reasonable for work.
3 stage test: 1)standard is connect to job 2)adopted in honest/good faith 3)standard is reasonably
necessary (Prima facie)
Marriage Breakdown - correct answer ✔Must be proven to get a divorce.
1) Living separate for a minimum of 1 year. Has a 90 day reconciliation period that does not restart the 1
year
2) One spouse has committed adultery
3) Spouse has inflicted mental or physical cruelty
Marriage contract - correct answer ✔Addresses issues that may arise during marriage or if marriage
breaks down. Does not include child custody or access or spousal rights to matrimonial home
Matrimonial Home - correct answer ✔Family residents that each person has equal right to. Can apply
to have thought the courts
