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9 pages

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3 main sources of law - ANSWERSconstitution, statutes, common law The supreme law of Canada - ANSWERSconstitution Laws made by elected legislatures, federal laws passed by parliament of provincial legislature - ANSWERSstatutes Judge made law that has evolved over decades, the creation and use of precedent - ANSWERScommon law The process by which European laws were introduced into Canadian society, primarily in the 1700s - ANSWERSreception the final court of appeal - ANSWERSsupreme...

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11 pages

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Constitutional Law – Law201 Exam Bundle(Complete Package Deal)Constitutional Law – Law201 Exam Bundle(Complete Package Deal)Constitutional Law – Law201 Exam Bundle(Complete Package Deal)Constitutional Law – Law201 Exam Bundle(Complete Package Deal)Constitutional Law – Law201 Exam Bundle(Complete Package Deal)Constitutional Law – Law201 Exam B

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A federal system for Canada allows the federal government to over-ride provincial laws the national government didn't like. - ANSWERSF The BNA Act 1867 contained all of Canada's constitutional law at that time. - ANSWERSF Which of the following is NOT a defence to a criminal charge in Canada? a)self-defence b)provocation c)duress d)diminished capacity - ANSWERSd Doctrine of Validity - ANSWERSTells you whether a government will have the constitutional authority to enact laws. ...

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What is Canada founded upon? - ANSWERSPrinciples that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law How is law often defined? - ANSWERS• System of enforceable rules that governs the relationship between members of a society and between those members and the society itself Balance needs of individual/community Paradox, idea that law is a rule Types of rules: - ANSWERSGeneral norms or standards of behaviour • Prohibit certain activities Condition rules • Requirements that m...

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crimes - ANSWERS___________________________ define behavior that society had declared illegal and has decided to punish false - ANSWERST/F: If the requisite number of jurors can't agree, then the defendant can never be retried precedent - ANSWERS___________________________ requires courts to follow decisions of earlier courts law - ANSWERS___________________________ consists of a set of rules and procedures usually intended to regulate some aspect of society false - ANSWERST/F: If...

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What is Natural Law? - ANSWERS- Theory that a higher power guides human behaviour and offers an ideal standard - It can be seen as a basis for "evil laws" According to natural law: - ANSWERSAn unjust law is not a law Legal Positivism: - ANSWERS- opposes the idea of natural law - "Positive" laws are rules issued from established constitutional or sovereign authority (judge) Command theory: - ANSWERSJohn Austin stated: The law as commands from a sovereign that are enforced b...

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Appointments to sit as a judge of a superior court are made by - ANSWERSThe Governor General acting on advice of Federal Cabinet "Judge-made law" is not permitted in Canad - ANSWERSFalse When reading a case, what is the most important thing you should take away from the case? - ANSWERSThe rule that arises from the case A trial is the inevitable result of any civil action - ANSWERSFalse Which of the following is NOT a violation of a lawyer's professional code of conduct? - AN...

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If the requisite number of jurors can't agree, then the defendant can never be retried. - ANSWERSFalse _____ _ consists of a set of rules and procedures usually intended to regulate some aspect of society. - ANSWERSLaw Substantive laws define the rights and duties of parties and establish the legal basis for any lawsuit. - ANSWERStrue __ requires courts to follow decisions of earlier courts. - ANSWERSprecedent Procedural laws relate to the enforcement of the substantive rights and...

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paralegals in ontario are authorized to provide legal services independent of lawyers: T or F - ANSWERSTrue Why might some argue that "vague and overly broad language" in the new anti Terror legislation violates the rule of Law: A) loose language would be biased to judge interpretation B) government hiding agenda C) Laws must be clearly written in their application B) Does not provide procedural fairness - ANSWERSC Which of the following would prevent a lawyer from being con...

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©SIRJOEL EXAM SOLUTIONS 2024/2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Law 201: Introduction to Canadian Law Exam Questions And Answers Overriding role of a lawyer - Answersto protect The Rule of Law ("lawyers are 'officers' of the court") Magna Carta / "The Great Charter" - Answersking had to act in a fair legal way (no longer arbitrary) The Rule of Law - Answers1) law applied to 2) law must be enforced fairly The Rule of Law is not a statute or rule, but: - Answersan overarching pri...

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sirjoel

©SIRJOEL EXAM SOLUTIONS 2024/2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Law 201 Exam Study Guide. Equity - AnswersLegal decisions, based on fairness, offered by judges in the Court of Chancery Rule of Law - AnswersThe law is supreme over officials of the government and private individuals. It cannot be applied arbitrarily. It requires the creation and maintenance of an actual order of positive laws, creating a normative order. List of Provincial Courts - AnswersProv/Terr Courts of Appeal; P/T Superior Co...

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sirjoel

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Steps in the legislative process Correct Answer bill introduced, referred to committee of the house or senate w/jurisdiction, subcommittee holds hearings and listens to all testimonies, referred to for a vote, when vote is affirmative it gets sent to full house or senate for a vote. When bill is passed by both house and senate 2 versions of bill will have been adopted one by each so a meeting to compromise is made to produce a single bill. "stare decisis" Correct Answer let the decision sta...

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