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Which of the following is NOT a type of punishment imposed by the International Criminal Court (ICC)?
Which of the following is NOT a type of punishment imposed by the International Criminal Court (ICC)?
Which of the following principles is NOT directly related to extradition cases?
Which of the following principles is NOT directly related to extradition cases?
What is the primary purpose of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?
What is the primary purpose of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?
Which international agreement aims to address climate change?
Which international agreement aims to address climate change?
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What is the main role of a diplomat?
What is the main role of a diplomat?
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Which of the following is NOT a source of international law?
Which of the following is NOT a source of international law?
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What is the meaning of "reciprocity" in international law?
What is the meaning of "reciprocity" in international law?
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Which of the following crimes is NOT within the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC)?
Which of the following crimes is NOT within the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC)?
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Which of these is NOT a key element of the Canadian Constitution?
Which of these is NOT a key element of the Canadian Constitution?
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What does the Canadian Constitution outline?
What does the Canadian Constitution outline?
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Which of these is NOT a protection typically included under Employee Rights in the Employee Standards Act?
Which of these is NOT a protection typically included under Employee Rights in the Employee Standards Act?
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According to the provided text, what is the typical number of hours per week that trigger overtime regulations in Ontario?
According to the provided text, what is the typical number of hours per week that trigger overtime regulations in Ontario?
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Which of these is NOT a requirement of the Employee Standards Act regarding employment contracts?
Which of these is NOT a requirement of the Employee Standards Act regarding employment contracts?
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In the context of the provided text, what does "proactive measures" refer to?
In the context of the provided text, what does "proactive measures" refer to?
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What is the ultimate source for specific and jurisdiction-based details regarding labor laws?
What is the ultimate source for specific and jurisdiction-based details regarding labor laws?
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What is the main purpose of the Canadian Employment Equity Act and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) in the U.S. regarding the workforce?
What is the main purpose of the Canadian Employment Equity Act and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) in the U.S. regarding the workforce?
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What is a principle commonly associated with Hammurabi's Code?
What is a principle commonly associated with Hammurabi's Code?
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Which legal code established by Napoleon Bonaparte laid the foundation for many modern legal systems?
Which legal code established by Napoleon Bonaparte laid the foundation for many modern legal systems?
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Which theory of law argues that laws are defined solely by the authority of the sovereign?
Which theory of law argues that laws are defined solely by the authority of the sovereign?
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Which legal theory would emphasize the influences of social and personal factors in judicial decisions?
Which legal theory would emphasize the influences of social and personal factors in judicial decisions?
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Who is recognized as a key thinker associated with the concept of Natural Law?
Who is recognized as a key thinker associated with the concept of Natural Law?
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Which of the following legal theories critiques the law primarily as a mechanism of power and social inequality?
Which of the following legal theories critiques the law primarily as a mechanism of power and social inequality?
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Which of these statements best reflects the beliefs of Jeremy Bentham?
Which of these statements best reflects the beliefs of Jeremy Bentham?
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What foundation did the Mosaic Law provide for society?
What foundation did the Mosaic Law provide for society?
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What is the burden of proof in a criminal trial?
What is the burden of proof in a criminal trial?
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Which of the following best describes 'reasonable doubt'?
Which of the following best describes 'reasonable doubt'?
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What constitutes an 'intention' in the context of a criminal offense?
What constitutes an 'intention' in the context of a criminal offense?
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What is the purpose of the disclosure process in a trial?
What is the purpose of the disclosure process in a trial?
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In which stage of a trial is the verdict delivered?
In which stage of a trial is the verdict delivered?
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Who represents the state in a criminal trial?
Who represents the state in a criminal trial?
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What does the Amending Formula require for constitutional amendments?
What does the Amending Formula require for constitutional amendments?
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Which type of evidence involves an eyewitness account?
Which type of evidence involves an eyewitness account?
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What is the role of jurors in a trial?
What is the role of jurors in a trial?
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Which of the following is NOT a key right protected by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
Which of the following is NOT a key right protected by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
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What is one of the key functions of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?
What is one of the key functions of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?
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What is the main goal of the Paris Agreement?
What is the main goal of the Paris Agreement?
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The Notwithstanding Clause allows which of the following?
The Notwithstanding Clause allows which of the following?
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Which of the following does not fall under legal rights as defined in the Charter?
Which of the following does not fall under legal rights as defined in the Charter?
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When were the United Nations founded?
When were the United Nations founded?
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What do Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) refer to in the context of the Paris Agreement?
What do Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) refer to in the context of the Paris Agreement?
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What is required for an act to be classified as a crime?
What is required for an act to be classified as a crime?
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Which of the following is NOT a condition that must exist for a crime?
Which of the following is NOT a condition that must exist for a crime?
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What distinguishes a summary offence from an indictable offence?
What distinguishes a summary offence from an indictable offence?
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Which of the following accurately describes 'Mens Rea'?
Which of the following accurately describes 'Mens Rea'?
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What does the presumption of innocence entail?
What does the presumption of innocence entail?
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What role does the Notwithstanding Clause play in Canadian law?
What role does the Notwithstanding Clause play in Canadian law?
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Which of the following does NOT relate to the concept of Actus Reus?
Which of the following does NOT relate to the concept of Actus Reus?
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Which statement reflects the importance of understanding the balance between individual rights and governmental powers?
Which statement reflects the importance of understanding the balance between individual rights and governmental powers?
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Study Notes
Categories of Law
- Substantive law defines rights, duties, and liabilities in criminal or civil matters. Examples include contract, property, and tort law.
- Procedural law outlines the steps to enforce legal rights, outlining court procedures, timelines, and rules of evidence.
- Domestic law governs relationships within a country, regulating issues between individuals or entities within a specific jurisdiction. Examples include civil, criminal, and family law.
- International law governs relations between countries, international organizations, and sometimes individuals. It deals with issues like trade, diplomacy, and human rights. Examples include treaties, conventions, and customary international law.
- Public law deals with the state's relationship with individuals, regulating public bodies, government agencies, and their interactions with citizens. Includes constitutional, administrative, and criminal law.
- Private law regulates relationships between private individuals or entities. Includes contract, tort, family, and property law.
Specific Areas of Law
- Constitutional law deals with the structure, powers, and functions of government, including protecting individual rights. Examples include rights protected in a constitution.
- Administrative law governs government agencies, ensuring they act within legal bounds. Examples include rules, regulations, and procedures followed by agencies like the EPA or FCC.
- Criminal law defines and punishes harmful conduct to society, like theft, assault, or murder. Examples include penal code, criminal prosecution, and defense strategies.
Jurisprudence and Legal Theory
- Jurisprudence is the study of the philosophy of law and legal theory. It explores the nature, functions, and purpose of law in society.
- The changing nature of law refers to the evolution of laws to meet changing social, economic, and political conditions. Laws adapt to new challenges and societal shifts.
- Constitutions are fundamental laws that establish the framework for government and protect citizens' rights. Examples include the US Constitution and the Magna Carta.
- Statute law is created by legislative bodies; it defines specific legal rules. Example is the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
- Case law (precedent, stare decisis, ratio decidendi) are past judicial decisions that guide future cases. Stare decisis is the principle of following precedent. Ratio decidendi is the underlying principle in a case that serves as precedent.
- Judicial independence means judges are free from government influence to make impartial decisions.
- Parliamentary supremacy is the principle that the legislative body has ultimate authority to make, change, or repeal laws, subject only to constitutional constraints.
Early Legal Codes
- Hammurabi Code: One of the earliest known legal codes, arising in ancient Mesopotamia. Examples are principles like "an eye for an eye."
- Mosaic Law: Foundation of Jewish religious and civil law, derived from the Ten Commandments.
- Justinian Code: A collection of laws, legal interpretations, and legal principles from the Byzantine Empire, forming the basis of modern civil law systems.
- Napoleonic Code: 19th century civil code influencing worldwide legal systems, emphasizing clear, written laws.
Concepts of Legal Theory
- Natural Law: Law based on universal moral principles inherent in human nature, discoverable through reason. Examples include thinkers like Aristotle and John Locke.
- Positive Law: Law established by a sovereign or legislative authority, irrespective of moral considerations. Thinkers include Jeremy Bentham and John Austin.
- Legal Formalism: Legal outcomes are determined strictly by applying rules to facts, without considering social or political contexts. Example thinker is Christopher Columbus Langdell.
- Legal Realism: Explains how judges' decisions are influenced by social, political, and personal factors. Thinkers include Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., and Karl Llewellyn.
- Critical Legal Theory: Law critiques as a tool of power and oppression, suggesting that law often reinforces social inequalities. Thinkers include Roberto Unger, and Duncan Kennedy.
Other Topics
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Democracy: A system of government where power lies with the people.
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Sovereignty: The supreme authority of a state to govern itself.
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Jurisdiction: The authority of a court or legal body.
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Morality: System of values related to ethical behavior.
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Legal Formalism: Outcomes are determined by applying rules to facts, ignoring social, political, or moral contexts.
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Legal Realism: Judges' decisions are influenced by social, political, and personal factors.
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Critical Legal Theory: Challenges the idea that law is neutral, arguing it reflects power imbalances and inequalities.
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Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms: Protecting fundamental rights and freedoms; section 1 allows reasonable limits on those rights.
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Notwithstanding Clause (Section 33): Gives governments ability to temporarily override certain Charter rights.
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Fundamental Freedoms: Freedoms of thought, belief, opinion, expression, assembly, association.
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Equality Rights: Guaranteeing equality regardless of factors like race or gender.
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Mobility rights: Right to move, reside, and leave Canada.
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Legal Rights: Protects life, liberty, and security, including protection against unreasonable search and seizure.
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Legal Formalism and Legal Realism: Contrasting theories on how judges should apply rules and make decisions: formality involves strict application without regard to extra-legal factors or context, whereas realism emphasizes how social, political, and personal factors influence judicial decision-making..
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Legal Theories of Criminal Law: Components of criminal law (actus reus, mens rea, concurrence), summary vs. indictable offenses, burden of proof, and reasonable doubt.
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Criminal Procedure: Investigation and arrest, rights of the accused (e.g., right to counsel, legal representation, right to a fair trial), types of evidence (real, documentary, testimonial expert; e.g., forensic evidence).
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International Law: Key institutions such as the United Nations (UN), the International Court of Justice (ICJ), and the International Criminal Court (ICC), issues such as war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide, sources, general principles, customary practices, formal agreements, and diplomatic immunity.
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Test your knowledge on the various categories of law, including substantive, procedural, domestic, international, public, and private law. This quiz will help you understand the rights, duties, and legal frameworks governing relationships at both national and international levels.
