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Which legal system is based on previously decided cases?
Which legal system is based on previously decided cases?
- Criminal law
- Common law (correct)
- Constitutional law
- Civil law
What is the main focus of criminal law?
What is the main focus of criminal law?
- Protecting individual rights
- Punishing people who commit crimes (correct)
- Enforcing government regulations
- Resolving disputes between private parties
Which source of law takes precedence over all others in Canada?
Which source of law takes precedence over all others in Canada?
- The Canadian Constitution (correct)
- Customs and Conventions
- Statutes/Legislation
- Common Law/Case Law
What type of justice is associated with civil law?
What type of justice is associated with civil law?
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In case of an overlap between federal and provincial jurisdiction, which level of law prevails in Canada?
In case of an overlap between federal and provincial jurisdiction, which level of law prevails in Canada?
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Which legal system is based on a comprehensive code?
Which legal system is based on a comprehensive code?
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What is the main focus of civil law?
What is the main focus of civil law?
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Which source of law is above all others in Canada?
Which source of law is above all others in Canada?
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Which jurisdiction does the Canadian Constitution grant to the federal government?
Which jurisdiction does the Canadian Constitution grant to the federal government?
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In case of an overlap between federal and provincial jurisdiction, which level of law prevails in Canada?
In case of an overlap between federal and provincial jurisdiction, which level of law prevails in Canada?
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