Chapter 1: Foundations of Law

What is "not" a characteristic of a law?

• Laws are a set of rules established and enforced by the government.

• Laws are developed by the Prime Minister of Canada

• Laws are mandatory.

• Laws involve a detailed system of consequences

Which one of these does not belong in Public Law?

• Tort Law

• Constitutional Law

• Administrative Law

• Criminal Law

Canadian law is based on which countries, England and _______?

• Greece

• France

• United States

• Spain

The Code of Hammurabi was important because?

• It began the process of assembling a system of laws into statutes.

• Allowed for those convicted to appeal.

• Introduced Case Law.

• It guaranteed habeas corpus.

What is "NOT" true about Common Law?

• Allowed for people to appeal the courts decision.

• Based on precedent.

• Common law is the same as case law.

• First developed in France

In case law citations the "R." in R. v. Smith stands for what?

• Queen

• King

• Governor General

• Prime Minister

The Rule of Law was first outlined in which document?

• Charter of Rights and Freedoms

• Code of Hammerabi

• Magna Carta

• The Constitution

What court would you go to if you were seeking spousal payments?

• Provincial Court

• Family Court

• Small Claims Court

• Superiour Court

Statute law refers to laws passed by:

• Parliament
• Supreme Court
• Prime Minister
• Monarch

The Canadian Constitution is an important document in our legal system. This document provides:

• rights and freedoms unique to each city and province

• standards to which our quality of life is judged upon

• rules and regulations that allow society to run smoothly

• the basic framework for our Canadian government