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WorksheetsLaw 12 Exam Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
1. Statute law consists of laws that
A. Are determined by the rule of precedent
B. Are judge-made laws
C. Are determined by local governments
D. Are passed by elected representatives in the form of acts
Canadian laws originate from the following sources
A. The Constitution
B. Statute Law
C. Common Law
D. All of the above
Refers to a situation where the offender knew that a particular course of action was wrong but chose to do it anyway.
A. Motive
B. Actus Reus
C. Mens Rea
D. Wilful blindness
An example of an omission to act is
A. Hitting a parked car while fleeing a crime
B. Failing to stop when a police car has its lights on
C. Refusing to show identification when asked
D. Leaving trash on your front steps and someone slips on it
Johnny breaks the window in a pizza shop when he and Jack break in to rob the store. Johnny is a(n)
A. aider
B. abettor
C. accessory after the fact
D. perpetrator
What is the maximum sentence a young offender can receive for murder?
A. 6 months
B. 2 years
C. 5 years
D. 10 years
The document that outlines the offences, sentences and procedures of crimes is called the
A. Criminal Code of Canada
B. Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
C. The Constitution
D. Controlled Substances and Drugs Act
In criminal law, society is represented by the
A. Defendant
B. Respondant
C. Crown
D. District Attorney
A dual procedure offence, such as motor vehicle theft, is also called a _____________ offence
A. Quasi-criminal
B. Procedural
C. Indictable
D. Hybrid
After buying a used car for $3000, Nolan decides to sue Shelley whom he bought the car from, because it did not work as she said it did. Who is the Plaintiff in this case?
A. Nolan
B. Shelley
C. No one. He shouldn't have bought a used car.
D. No one. They did not have a written contract.
Which of the following scenarios are governed by law?
Julie passes away and her estate is divided according to her will
Julie is petitioning for sole custody of her children
Julie is arrested for theft
All of the above
Only B & C
Precedent is important to Canadian law because it forms the basis of judicial decisions
True
False
The __________________________ outlines the requirements as to the treatment of Canadian citizens
Criminal Code of Canada
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Magna Carta
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Which offence has the potential for the most severe punishment?
Summary
Hybrid
Indictable
Both Actus Reus and Mens Rea must be present for a conviction to occur
True
False
There are ______ elements that must exist for a marriage to be considered legal
4
5
6
7
Couples must live separate and apart for ______ months before a divorce will be granted.
3
6
8
12
The Youth Criminal Justice Act governs youth beginning at what age?
10
12
14
Laws may change due to the changing of peoples morals and beliefs
True
False
If accused of a crime, one must be represented by a lawyer
True
False
