Chapter 1 Quiz

Question 1

Lobby

Answer 1

Attempt to influence government to benefit a group/organization

Question 2

Criminal Law

Answer 2

Public law that defines crimes and punishments

Question 3

Constitutional Law

Answer 3

Federal and provincial governments and issues concerning the Charter

Question 4

Administrative Law

Answer 4

Relationship between citizens and government

Question 5

Public Law

Answer 5

Relationships between citizens and the state

Question 6

Civil Law

Answer 6

Relationships between individuals

Question 7

Plaintiff

Answer 7

Person suing

Question 8

Defendant

Answer 8

Civil Law - Person being sued

Criminal Law - Person charged with an offence

Question 9

Tort Law

Answer 9

Damages caused by a person/organization

Question 10

Retribution

Answer 10

Punishment for wrong

Question 11

Restitution

Answer 11

Good to a person for a wrong done to them

Question 12

Common Law

Answer 12

Based on past legal decisions

Question 13

Case Law

Answer 13

Recorded written decisions of judges

Question 14

Appeal

Answer 14

Referring a case to a higher court to reconsider lower courts decision

Question 15

Habeas Corpus

Answer 15

Document that requires person to be brought to court to determine if they’re being legally detained

Question 16

Statute

Answer 16

Law passed by a legislative body

Question 17

Bill

Answer 17

A proposed law

Question 18

Rule of Law

Answer 18

Law equally applies to everyone

Question 19

Functions of Law

Answer 19

1. Establish Rules of Conduct
2. Provide a System of Enforcement
3. Protect Rights and Freedoms
4. Protect Society
5. Resolve Disputes

Question 20

Napoleonic Code

Answer 20

Civil laws of all French people.

Question 21

Magma Carta

Answer 21

Document signed by King John in 1215.

Rule of law

Question 22

Statute of Westminster

Answer 22

Canada controls its foreign affairs

Question 23

Precedent

Answer 23

Legal decision that serves as an example and authority in similar cases.

Question 24

By-Law

Answer 24

Municipal Law

Question 25

Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Answer 25

Lists the civil rights and freedoms of all Canadians.

Question 26

Universal Declaration of Rights

Answer 26

• All humans are born free and equal
• Everyone is entitled to rights without any discrimination
• Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security
• No one shall be held in slavery
• No one shall be tortured
• All are equal to the law without discrimination to equal protection
• No one will be subjected to arbitrary arrest
• Everyone charged has the right as innocent until proven guilty according to law and public trial
• Everyone has the right to freedom of movement
• Everyone has the right to freedom of thought and religion
• Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression
• Everyone has the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and association
• Everyone without discrimination has the right to equal pay

Question 27

Federal, provincial and municipal responsibilities

Answer 27

Federal:
•Peace, order and good environment 
•Criminal law
•Unemployment insurance
•Banking and currency
•Federal penitentiaries 
•Marriage and divorce
•Postal services
•Aboriginal

Provincial:
•Property and civil rights
•Marriage ceremonies
•Police forces and provincial courts
•Highways and roads
•Provincial hails
•Hospitals 

Municipal:
•Emergency services
•Building permits
•Pesticides on lawn