Chapter 1: Introduction to Legal System

Question 1

What is Law

Answer 1

A rule made by a body of elected representatives, the delegates of the representatives or by the court using procedures prescribed by law.

Question 2

3 Different types of Rights

Answer 2

1. Unconditional rights
2. Conditional Rights
3. Conditionally Maintained

Question 3

3 branches of Government and purpose

Answer 3

1. Legislative- Make laws
2. Executive- Apply laws
3. Judicial- Decide laws

Question 4

3 levels of government and sources of authority

Answer 4

1. Federal- Consitution
2. Provincial- Federal
3. Municipal- Provincial

Question 5

Legislative branch

Answer 5

Federal- Parliament
Provincial- Legislature
Municipal- City Council

Question 6

Common-Law Vs Statute Law

Answer 6

Common-Law is: laws made by courts

Statute Law is: Laws passed by the legislative branch and regulations made by executive branch

Question 7

Public Law vs Private Law

Answer 7

Public law: the law between government and individuals.
Private Law: the law between individuals and private orgs.
-Can also be with gov’t if gov’t is acting as private entity

Question 8

Statutes vs Subordinate legislation

Answer 8

Statutes: Legislation passed by legislative branch

Subordinate legislation: Explanation of statutes

Question 9

Substantive law vs Procedural law

Answer 9

Substantive law: the rights and obligations of a party

Procedural Law: The conditions for determining and enforcing the parties rights and obligations

Question 10

Administrative Law purpose

Answer 10

To ensure that admin agencies, boards and commissions are within authority and make proper decision