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The ______ of Hammurabi is one of the earliest written legal codes.
The ______ of Hammurabi is one of the earliest written legal codes.
Code
The ______ of law ensures that no one is above the law and that laws apply equally to everyone.
The ______ of law ensures that no one is above the law and that laws apply equally to everyone.
rule
The ______ Act is a significant piece of Canadian legislation that outlines rights and freedoms.
The ______ Act is a significant piece of Canadian legislation that outlines rights and freedoms.
Charter
In Canada, laws can be categorized into ______ law and civil law.
In Canada, laws can be categorized into ______ law and civil law.
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The ______ Code of Canada outlines all criminal offenses and their respective penalties.
The ______ Code of Canada outlines all criminal offenses and their respective penalties.
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The legal concept of ______ refers to the intent behind committing a crime.
The legal concept of ______ refers to the intent behind committing a crime.
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A ______ is a legal document authorizing police to make an arrest.
A ______ is a legal document authorizing police to make an arrest.
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In the trial procedure, a ______ is a process to select jurors.
In the trial procedure, a ______ is a process to select jurors.
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A ______ is a statement given by a victim that outlines how a crime has impacted their life.
A ______ is a statement given by a victim that outlines how a crime has impacted their life.
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The concept of ______ allows an individual to have their criminal record erased or sealed.
The concept of ______ allows an individual to have their criminal record erased or sealed.
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Study Notes
Unit 1 - Introduction to Law
- Laws differ from rules, with rules generally being specific and less formal
- Laws are necessary for establishing order and justice
- Early legal systems, like the Code of Hammurabi, influenced modern law
- Common law relies on precedents set by previous court decisions
- The rule of law ensures everyone is subject to the law
- Laws are categorized into various types, including criminal, civil, and constitutional law
Unit 2 - Making and Enforcing Law
- Law-making processes include statutes, legislation at different levels, and judicial review
- The Statute of Westminster and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms are significant Canadian legal documents.
- Charter sections (2, 7, and 15) outline fundamental rights.
- Police powers differ at different government levels
- Legislation like the Canadian Bill of Rights and the BNA Act/Constitution Act 1982 play key roles
Unit 3 - Criminal Law
- Criminal law addresses unacceptable behaviour
- Quasi-criminal laws are similar to criminal offences yet are handled differently.
- Criminal offences are categorized as summary, indictable, or hybrid.
- Actus reus and mens rea are crucial elements in criminal charges
- Motive is not the sole factor for determining guilt in criminal cases
- Criminal cases involve various processes like arrest, trial, and sentencing
- Key legal concepts include warrants, rights of the accused, and defence strategies.
- Important court cases and concepts include the David Milgaard/Steven Truscott cases and diplomatic immunity.
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Explore the foundational concepts of law, including the differences between laws and rules, historical influences, and the importance of the rule of law. The quiz also covers the law-making processes, significant Canadian legal documents, and the fundamental aspects of criminal law. Test your knowledge on these essential legal principles!
