Law 40S - Unit Test 1 (Steinbach Regional Secondary School)

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What are “Laws?” What separates Laws from rules?

Laws are established and enforced by the government to regulate behavior in society.

Rules are set by group, work, home, activities, school, etc.

What are the five functions of Law?

1. Establish rules of conduct

2. Provide a system of enforcement

3. Protect rights and freedoms

4. Protect society

5. Resolve disputes

What are the eight divisions of Law?

1. Criminal

2. Constitutional

3. Tort

4. Labour and Employment

5. Family

6. Administrative

7. Property

8. Contract

What is Precedent?

Legal decision that serves as an example for future cases. To remain consistent.

What historical figure is credited with the first written Law Code?

Hammurabi, King Of Babylon

What is Retribution?

A deserved punishment for wrongdoing.

What is Restitution?

Making a right to someone who was wronged.

What were some impacts of Moses on the law?

Moses, a religious figure, is often credited with establishing moral and legal principles through the Ten Commandments, which influenced many legal systems. He also differentiated between accidental and purposeful killings, introducing the concept of restitution.

What was a “Trial By Combat?” What was the justification?

"Trial by Combat" was a medieval practice where two parties fought to settle disputes, with the winner deemed to be in the right, based on the belief that divine intervention would determine justice.

What led to the development of English Common Law?

Lords appointed traveling judges to administer justice across the kingdom, and annually, these judges gathered to discuss cases, ensuring a consistent legal system throughout the country.

What was the first civilization to introduce lawyers?

Roman Empire

If you feel that detainment was illegal, what gives you the right to a court hearing to determine if the detainment was illegal?

The Habeas Corpus - “Produce The Body”

The right to court hearing to see if one is being legally detained.

What is the Rule of Law?

Law applies equally to all people, king and peasant alike.

Why was the Magna Carta Significant?

Magna Carta (The Great Charter) established important medieval rights and customs, asserting that everyone, including the king, must obey the law. It became an international symbol of liberty and the protection of individual rights

What is an appeal?

Referring the case to a higher court to reconsider a decision.

What is the difference between statutes and case law?

Case - court decisions

Statutes - Passed Laws

What does ‘R’ represent in a legal case?

Rex “King”, “Society” -> Criminal law -> Public Law

What is a plaintiff?

Person pressing charges for case

What is a defendant?

Person being sued/charged

What is a Citation?

Reference for a case

How does a bill become a Law?

First reading -> Second reading -> Committee -> Report stage -> Third reading -> Senate -> Royal Assent

 Who signs bills into law?

The Governor General

What are the 3 levels of government? What is each level responsible for?

Federal - Country

Provincial - Provinces/Territory

Municipal - Towns/Cities

What is one role of the Supreme Court Of Canada?

One role of the Supreme Court of Canada is to make the final decisions on important legal cases in the country.

What is the makeup of Canada’s Supreme Court?

9 Judges 

• 3 Ontario

• 3 Quebec

• 1 Atlantic

• 2 North/West

What are the three branches of government? Name someone in each branch.

Executive -> Prime Minister, Premier, Cabinet

• Justin Trudeau

• Business Of Government

Legislative -> M.P (Member Of Parliament), M.L.A

• Ted Falk

• Voting bills into law

Judicial -> Judge

• Mahmud Jamal

• Interpretation Of law

Case To Remember

On October 14, 1995, Adrian Grant, 18, was lying drunk in the middle of a dark road in Nova Scotia. He was hit by a van driven by Garth Dempsey, who didn't see him until it was too late. Grant, with a blood alcohol level over twice the legal limit, sued Dempsey for his injuries.