what is law

Question 1

What is law?

Answer 1

Law is a set of rules that are established and enforced by the government. They are mandatory and involve a system of consequences.

Question 2

The functions of law:

Answer 2

• Establish Rules of conduct.
• Provide a system of enforcement.
• Protect Rights and Freedoms.
• Protect Society.
• Resolve Disputes.

Question 3

Administrative Law (public law)

Answer 3

describes the relationship between citizens and government boards and agencies.

Question 4

Criminal law (public law)

Answer 4

describes crimes against individuals and society and designates the appropriate punishments.

Question 5

Constitutional Law (public law)

Answer 5

distinguishes what is controlled by the federal and provincial governments, and describes the rights in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Question 6

Contract Law (private law)

Answer 6

Describes the requirements for legally binding agreements

Question 7

Property Law: (private law)

Answer 7

Describes the relationship between individual and property (physical as well as intellectual)

Question 8

Tort Law (private law)

Answer 8

holds people or an organization responsible for harm of another person (ex. A person suing a doctor/hospital)

Question 9

Family law (Private law)

Answer 9

Establishes rules between spouses/partners, parents, grandparents and children. Deals with separations/divorces, division of property, child custody, and child support payment.

Question 10

Labour and Employment Law (private law)

Answer 10

Describes the relationship between unions and employers (Labour Law) and the relationship between employer and employee (Employment Law)

Question 11

Divisions of law:

Answer 11

• Procedural Law- the steps involved in protecting our rights.
• Substantive Law- rules that outline your rights and obligations in society.

(Substantive Law can be divided into Public Law and Private Law, which can each be further divided.)