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What is the definition of law?
What is the definition of law?
A rule has legal authority and cannot be opted out of.
A rule has legal authority and cannot be opted out of.
False
What is the difference between procedural law and substantive law?
What is the difference between procedural law and substantive law?
Procedural law outlines the steps to enforce rights and obligations, while substantive law defines the rights and obligations themselves.
The ___ outlines how the country should be governed and the distribution of powers.
The ___ outlines how the country should be governed and the distribution of powers.
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Match the following types of law with their definitions:
Match the following types of law with their definitions:
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Which of the following is an example of substantive law?
Which of the following is an example of substantive law?
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Procedural law defines the rights and values of each person.
Procedural law defines the rights and values of each person.
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What are the two main categories of law discussed?
What are the two main categories of law discussed?
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What is the primary purpose of public interest remedies in discrimination cases?
What is the primary purpose of public interest remedies in discrimination cases?
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The burden of proof in a criminal trial lies with the defense attorney.
The burden of proof in a criminal trial lies with the defense attorney.
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What do the terms 'actus reus' and 'mens rea' represent in criminal law?
What do the terms 'actus reus' and 'mens rea' represent in criminal law?
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The _______ is responsible for presenting the burden of proof in a criminal case.
The _______ is responsible for presenting the burden of proof in a criminal case.
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Match the following roles to their responsibilities in the criminal trial process:
Match the following roles to their responsibilities in the criminal trial process:
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What is required for a jury to reach a verdict in a criminal trial?
What is required for a jury to reach a verdict in a criminal trial?
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Ignorance of the law is considered a valid defense in criminal proceedings.
Ignorance of the law is considered a valid defense in criminal proceedings.
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List two components that must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt to establish a crime.
List two components that must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt to establish a crime.
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What type of individual is considered to have the highest level of duty of care owed to them on a property?
What type of individual is considered to have the highest level of duty of care owed to them on a property?
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A property owner can legally set traps for trespassers on their property.
A property owner can legally set traps for trespassers on their property.
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What is vicarious liability?
What is vicarious liability?
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Libel is to written defamation as slander is to ______.
Libel is to written defamation as slander is to ______.
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Match the tort defense to its corresponding situation:
Match the tort defense to its corresponding situation:
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Which of the following best describes the duty of care owed to a licensee?
Which of the following best describes the duty of care owed to a licensee?
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The responsibility for ensuring intoxicated guests get home safely falls solely on commercial hosts.
The responsibility for ensuring intoxicated guests get home safely falls solely on commercial hosts.
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What is the legal term for non-consensual physical contact that can lead to a tort claim?
What is the legal term for non-consensual physical contact that can lead to a tort claim?
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Which of the following types of evidence is NOT admissible in court?
Which of the following types of evidence is NOT admissible in court?
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Infanticide occurs when a mother kills her child who is more than 12 months old.
Infanticide occurs when a mother kills her child who is more than 12 months old.
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What is the mandatory sentence for first-degree murder?
What is the mandatory sentence for first-degree murder?
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____ homicide occurs when a person cannot be held legally responsible due to lack of intention.
____ homicide occurs when a person cannot be held legally responsible due to lack of intention.
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Match the type of homicide with its definition:
Match the type of homicide with its definition:
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Which of the following is an example of non-culpable homicide?
Which of the following is an example of non-culpable homicide?
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Similar Fact Evidence involves past actions that are unrelated to the current case.
Similar Fact Evidence involves past actions that are unrelated to the current case.
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What type of evidence can be used in public places without a warrant?
What type of evidence can be used in public places without a warrant?
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What is the minimum age to marry without parental consent in the provinces of Ontario, Quebec, PEI, Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan?
What is the minimum age to marry without parental consent in the provinces of Ontario, Quebec, PEI, Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan?
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A spouse can legally marry their step-sibling.
A spouse can legally marry their step-sibling.
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What must a person obtain before getting married?
What must a person obtain before getting married?
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The minimum age to marry with parental consent in Ontario is ___ years.
The minimum age to marry with parental consent in Ontario is ___ years.
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Match the following aspects of marriage with their descriptions:
Match the following aspects of marriage with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Exam Review CLU3M1 - January 2025
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Exam Breakdown:
- Knowledge (30 marks): 30 multiple choice questions
- Thinking (30 marks): 15 matching, 15 true/false questions
- Communication (30 marks): 6 short answer questions
- Application (30 marks): 15 multiple choice case studies, 15 multiple choice cartoons
- Total marks: 120
Topics to Study: Law in Canada
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What is Law?
- A governmental standard for all of society
- A rule of conduct or action, formally recognized and enforced by a governing authority
- Cannot be opted out of
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Types of Law:
- Procedural Law: Outlines the steps for legal action. How to follow legal process
- Substantive Law: Defines the rights and obligations of individuals. Encompasses statutes and case law, forming the essence of legal rights and values
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Public Law: Controls the relationship between the public and government.
- Criminal Law: Outlines offenses against society and their punishments.
- Constitutional Law: Specifies government structure and power distribution, including rights and freedoms (e.g., Charter of Rights and Freedoms).
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Sources of Canadian Law:
- Constitutional Law: Highest form of law, overriding all other legislation
- Statute Law: Laws passed by elected representatives in government
- Common/Case Law: Legal principles derived from court decisions and precedents
- Historical legal systems have significantly influenced Canada's legal framework
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Rights and Freedoms:
- Historical development of human rights (e.g., Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, Enlightenment thinkers)
- Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (CCRF): Guarantees fundamental rights and freedoms to all Canadians, limiting government power.
- Importance of understanding the balance between individual rights and societal order.
- Section 1 of the Charter: Allows for reasonable limits to rights to maintain safety and order
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Additional Legal Topics in Focus:
- Criminal procedure, including the adversarial system, burdens of proof, roles of participants, elements of crimes
- Different types of evidence admissible, including character, similar fact, and privileged communications.
- Homicide - culpable vs non-culpable. Different degrees of culpable homicide (first-degree murder vs manslaughter, infanticide)
- Tort law: Civil vs. Criminal law distinctions, including damages, defenses, considerations of the nature of a tort action.
- Family law: requirements for marriage, minimum age and parental consent, divorce, grounds for divorce and separation, sole or joint custody considerations, distribution of property.
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Prepare for your January 2025 exam with this comprehensive review of CLU3M1. Focus on the essential aspects of Canadian law, including procedural, substantive, and public law, along with multiple choice, true/false, and short answer questions. Test your knowledge and ensure you're ready for the exam's various segments.
