Introduction to Law and Justice Flashcards

Flashcards covering key legal concepts, branches of law, characteristics of justice, case law, and principles from Chapter 1 notes.

What is the difference between Substantive Law and Procedural Law?

Substantive law defines rights and responsibilities, while procedural law is the process of how to enforce and defend those rights and responsibilities.

What is the key difference between Public Law and Private Law?

Public law focuses on matters that affect society as a whole and the government, whereas private law focuses on legal relationships between individuals, families, and private groups.

What is Criminal Law under Public Law?

A branch of public law that deals with offences against society, such as theft, murder, and assault.

What is Constitutional Law?

The foundation of how a country runs based on laws, principles, and structure, such as The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

What does Administrative Law cover?

It covers the activities and decision-making of government bodies, boards, and commissions, such as immigration, licensing, and professional regulation.

What is Tort Law in Private Law?

A branch of private law that allows individuals or corporations to seek financial compensation for harm or damages, such as medical incidents, car accidents, and defective products.

What does Family Law govern?

Legal relationships between family members, including matters like divorce, adoption, and marriage.

What is Contract Law?

Law that governs agreements and establishes the rules of how agreements are formed, interpreted, and handled when someone fails to keep their promise.

What does Property Law cover?

The rights, responsibilities, and ownership associated with real estate or personal property, such as buying and selling real estate and land ownership.

What is Labour and Employment Law?

Law that regulates the relationship between employers and employees, including workplace standards and human rights in the workplace.

How is law defined in a civilized society according to the text?

Law is a civilized people's attempt to regulate life in society by the principles of reason and fairness as opposed to brute force.

What are the three core elements of the Rule of Law?

1. Individuals must recognize and accept that the law is necessary to regulate society. 2. Law applies equally to everyone, including people in power. 3. No one has the authority to take away rights except in accordance with the law.

What are the four main characteristics of justice outlined in the text?

1. Treat like cases alike and different cases differently. 2. Do not discriminate on the basis of irrelevant characteristics. 3. Apply laws impartially regardless of position or financial status. 4. Ensure the law itself conforms to society's values and beliefs.