Question 1

The Supreme Court of Canada performs several roles.One role it does NOT perform is

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A)  protector of civil liberties.
B)  an umpire between the various levels of government.
C)  determining the validity of legislation.
D)  interpreter of legislation.
E)  resolving disputes between private parties.F) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

Legal liability is the term used when a person breaks the law.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In Canada,law comes from a variety of sources.State each source and explain what type of law comes from it.

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In Canada,our law comes from the Constit...

Question 4

The "notwithstanding" provision in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms is one that

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A)  allows a court to decide that notwithstanding the fundamental freedoms specified in the Charter,the judgment of the court is supreme.
B)  allows a legislature to pass laws that override the fundamental freedoms specified in the Charter.
C)  allows a legislature to pass a law that provides that notwithstanding the law that has been passed the Charter of Rights and Freedoms will still apply.
D)  allows a legislature to pass a law notwithstanding a court order that prohibits it from doing so.
E)  allows a legislature to pass laws that override the fundamental freedoms specified in the Charter if the provision specifically states that it shall operate notwithstanding the freedoms specified in the Charter.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

When we say that the law is part of every facet of business,we mean that

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A)  it is central to business interaction with customers,suppliers,competitors,and government.
B)  business cannot succeed without understanding the law.
C)  it outlines what we do,how to do it,and what not to do.
D)  the failure of businesses to comply with the law may result in criminal,regulatory,and/or civil liability.
E)  all of the aboveF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 6

Effective operation of a business requires that business managers

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A)  rely on lawyers to form the right questions and answers for legal issues.
B)  do not have to become experts in the activities of their businesses.
C)  simply rely on the decisions made by those in authority above them.
D)  do not have to familiarize themselves with the law.
E)  must know the law and must understand the legal risks associated with the everyday choices that they make.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

The most common complaint about judges when they are interpreting statutes or legislation is that they

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A)  are much too powerful and have no regard for anyone other than themselves.
B)  are usurping the powers of Parliament and the provincial legislatures.
C)  are too political and are usurping the powers of Parliament and the provincial legislatures.
D)  have no regard for the average citizen.
E)  are too political.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

Law is derived from a variety of sources.These include the constitution,legislation,and

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A)  the Supreme Court of Canada and subordinate legislation.
B)  court decisions handed down by judges.
C)  statements made by ministers and administrative rulings.
D)  media reports and other news.
E)  the cabinet.F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 9

Any provision found by a court to be outside of the legislature's jurisdiction and therefore beyond its powers is referred to as

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A)  residual powers.
B)  concurrent powers.
C)  rule of law.
D)  ultra vires.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 10

The fact that laws that appear to be unjust must still be obeyed suggests that

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A)  justice is merely the result of the influence of ethics.
B)  justice is merely a product of social morals.
C)  there is a difference between good laws and bad ones.
D)  in reality,we must think of justice as nothing more than the result of our legal system.
E)  those who make the laws just do not care.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following will a business use to reduce its liability?

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A)  risk reduction
B)  risk absorption
C)  risk avoidance
D)  risk transfer
E)  all of the aboveF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

When we say that the law is linked to moral and ethical standards,we mean that

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A)  the law is based on ethics.
B)  ethical behaviour is generally considered to be a higher standard.
C)  ethics and morality are one and the same.
D)  the fundamental truths that give rise to the law include ethics and morality.
E)  the moral and ethical values of a society as a whole shape the development of the law.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

In any legal system,justice is merely the end result of that legal system and should not be equated with moral right and wrong.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The law is central to a business's interactions with its customers,suppliers,competitors,and government.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In a federal country such as Canada,the Supreme Court of Canada,and not Parliament,usually has the last word on the law because

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A)  the judges of the Supreme Court of Canada are appointed by the federal government.
B)  there are two distinct levels of government.
C)  the Supreme Court of Canada is the highest court in the land.
D)  the Supreme Court of Canada is made up of judges who make law.
E)  Parliament only makes laws.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 16

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms provides that all are entitled to certain fundamental freedoms.What are these fundamental freedoms? Are there any limits on these freedoms?

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Section 2 of the Charter of Rights and F...

Question 17

There are five distinct steps in developing a legal risk management plan.List these steps.

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Conduct a legal audit of the b...

Question 18

We need to have law because it

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A)  regulates individuals' interactions with one another.
B)  gives the government the power to act for the benefit of society in general.
C)  provides an element of certainty in determining contractual and property rights.
D)  protects persons,property,and society,and prohibits conduct that society believes is harmful.
E)  all of the aboveF) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 19

Section 33 of the Charter allows the legislature to pass legislation that overrides the fundamental freedoms specified in the Charter only if

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A)  the legislation expressly declares that it "shall operate notwithstanding" a provision included in the Charter.
B)  a court determines that the freedoms can be overridden.
C)  two-thirds of the provinces having at least 50 percent of the total population of Canada approve.
D)  the legislation in question does not violate the Human Rights Act.
E)  five years have passed since the legislation was first proposed.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

List four kinds of rights that are covered by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

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These are equality,m...

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The Supreme Court of Canada performs several roles.One role it does NOT perform is

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Law is derived from a variety of sources.These include the constitution,legislation,and

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In any legal system,justice is merely the end result of that legal system and should not be equated with moral right and wrong.

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When we say that the law is linked to moral and ethical standards,we mean that

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Any provision found by a court to be outside of the legislature's jurisdiction and therefore beyond its powers is referred to as

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Legal liability is the term used when a person breaks the law.

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