Chapter 1

Question 1

what is the rule of law

Answer 1

law is supreme over any individual or body of government

Question 2

what is common law

Answer 2

judges follow decisions or precedents made by other courts

Question 3

what is stare decisis

Answer 3

courts are bound by their prior decisions

Question 4

difference between substantive and procedural law

Answer 4

written rules vs enforcement of rights

Question 5

when was the charter written

Answer 5

1982

Question 6

what is fundamental justice

Answer 6

someone who acts reasonably cannot be punished `

Question 7

what is habeas corpus

Answer 7

person being detained can challenge legality of detention

Question 8

two elements of a crime

Answer 8

actus reus and mens rea

Question 9

what are the levels within mens rea

Answer 9

intent
negligence
reckless behavior
willful blindness

Question 10

what are the 3 types of defenses

Answer 10

alibis, justification, excuse

Question 11

what are the types of justification defenses

Answer 11

consent, provocation, duress, entrapment, necessity, self-defense

Question 12

what are the types of excuse defenses

Answer 12

automatism age mental disorder