LAW 122 Final Exam Review Questions and
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law
a set of principles and rules that courts will enforce
how is law sanctioned?
formally
how is morality sanctioned?
morally
4 types of ethical reasoning
consequences, justice and fairness, rights and duties, character and virtue
Ethical reasoning: consequences
the greatest good for the greatest number
ethical reasoning: justice and fairness
give people their just desserts, pay your debts, maintain a level playing field
ethical reasoning: rights and duties
respect rights and perform your duties
ethical reasoning: character and virtue
what kind of people do we want to be?
, what does public law govern?
our relationship with the government and society as a whole
what does private law govern?
matters of private concern and the relationships we have with other private individuals
examples of public law
constitutional law, criminal law, tax
examples of private law
tort, contract law, property law
highest source of law in Canada
the constitution
s.52 of the Constitution (1st reason)
if a law is inconsistent with the constitution, it has no force or effect
s.52 of the Constitution (2nd reason)
if a government legislates outside of its authority, it has no force or effect
tort
a failure to fulfill a private obligation imposed by law
three types of torts
intentional, negligence, strict liability
Answers | New 2025/2026 Update | With Complete
Solutions
law
a set of principles and rules that courts will enforce
how is law sanctioned?
formally
how is morality sanctioned?
morally
4 types of ethical reasoning
consequences, justice and fairness, rights and duties, character and virtue
Ethical reasoning: consequences
the greatest good for the greatest number
ethical reasoning: justice and fairness
give people their just desserts, pay your debts, maintain a level playing field
ethical reasoning: rights and duties
respect rights and perform your duties
ethical reasoning: character and virtue
what kind of people do we want to be?
, what does public law govern?
our relationship with the government and society as a whole
what does private law govern?
matters of private concern and the relationships we have with other private individuals
examples of public law
constitutional law, criminal law, tax
examples of private law
tort, contract law, property law
highest source of law in Canada
the constitution
s.52 of the Constitution (1st reason)
if a law is inconsistent with the constitution, it has no force or effect
s.52 of the Constitution (2nd reason)
if a government legislates outside of its authority, it has no force or effect
tort
a failure to fulfill a private obligation imposed by law
three types of torts
intentional, negligence, strict liability
