LWSO Final

Which statement best defines a tort?

• A. A tort is a wrong against another person.

• B. A tort is a wrong against private interest.

• C. A tort is a wrong against the public interest.

• D. A tort is a type of breach of contract.

In which tort would the action of throwing stones at your neighbour's cat be best categorized?

• A. an unintentional tort

• B. an intentional tort

• C. negligence

• D. not a tort at all

Which statement best describes the characteristic of the test to determine liability in tort?

• A. The test is the same as in a crime.

• B. The test is beyond a reasonable doubt.

• C. The test is on the balance of probabilities.

• D. The test is different in intentional and unintentional torts.

Which statement best describes the status of same-sex couples as of July 2005?

• A. They cannot be barred from marriage by religious organizations.

• B. They are still not permitted to enter into civil unions in some provinces.

• C. They are provided equality within civil unions within Canada.

• D. They can marry only in the province of Ontario.

Which statement best exemplifies the Divorce At of 1985?

• A. It is not in force in Quebec.

• B. It is still in force today.

• C. It cannot be used to resolve custody disputes.

• D. It has been found to be unconstitutional because it offends peoples' right to

  freedom of association.

The Divorce Act of 1985 was designed to foster the economic self-sufficiency of the spouses. Why was it designed in this way?

• A. It was designed to allow the wealthier spouse to move on to a new relationship

  laster,

• B. It was designed to ensure that the children do not suffer financially as a result

  of the termination of the marriage.

• C. It was designed to recognize that marriage is a financial partnership and women are equals in that partnership.

• D. It was designed to force spouses who had not been employed outside of the home to re-marry again quickly so that someone else would have an obligation to support them.

Which statement best describes administrative law?

• A. Administrative law is a form of public law.

• B. Administrative law is a form of private law.

• C. Administrative law is a form of contract law.

• D. Administrative law is a form of corporate law.

Which statement best describes the purpose of administrative law?

• A. It exists as a means to determine if the government has been properly elected.

• B. It exists as a means to determine if the government is fulfilling its obligation to act fairly.

• C. It exists as a means to determine if the government is fulfilling its

  obligation to act fiscally responsible.

• D. It exists as a means to determine if the government has been enacting laws in accordance with their election promises.

The process of interdelegation allows the federal government to delegate some

of their authority. To which of the following can this authority be delegated?

• A. the Senate

• B. the municipal councils

• C. the tribunals in the jurisdiction of the provinces

• D. the commissions within their own sphere of jurisdiction

In order for a person to have committed a crime they must have committed an aclus

reus. What is the best translation of actus reus?

• A. a guilty mind

• B. an evil act

• C. a criminal act

• D. an evil mind

• E. Some kinda weird sea food John Cena would eat