Law Flashcards
Substantive Law
Defines the rights, obligations, and duties of individuals, including the right to own property and the limits on its use.
Procedural Law
Outlines steps and processes for enforcing substantive law, such as legal arrests, jury selection, and sentencing guidelines.
Public Law
Regulates relationships between individuals and the government, including criminal, constitutional, and administrative law.
Criminal Law
“Deals with offenses against society, governed by the Criminal Code of Canada, such as theft and assault.” cell
Constitutional Law
“Governs how the government interacts with citizens and itself, like the conditions for Quebec’s separation attempts.” cell
Administrative Law
Involves government agencies regulating specific areas, such as liquor licensing and police investigation procedures.
Private Law
Regulates disputes between individuals or groups, with the government acting as a neutral mediator.
Tort Law
“Covers harm caused to individuals or property, like the Walkerton water contamination case.” cell
Family Law
“Deals with relationships between family members, such as marriage and child custody.” cell
Property Law
Defines rights related to property ownership and use, like the Trespass to Property Act.
Aboriginal Law
“Addresses Indigenous rights and relationships with the Crown, based on historical and legal frameworks.” cell
Indigenous Law
Rooted in Indigenous communities, encompassing customs, teachings, and land relationships.
Reasonability in Law
“Laws must align with what a ‘reasonable, prudent person’ would deem fair under similar circumstances.” cell
Rule of Law
Three parts: (1) Law regulates society, (2) Applies equally to all, including those in power, (3) Rights can only be removed through lawful processes.
Making a New Law
Starts as a bill, goes through three readings in the House of Commons, committee review, Senate approval, and royal assent.
Labour Law
Protects employee rights, ensuring safe workplaces, fair pay, and proper contracts.
Contract Law
“Regulates agreements between parties, ensuring obligations are fulfilled, like phone service contracts.” cell
