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What does the 'R' stand for in a case such as 'R v Smith'?
What does the 'R' stand for in a case such as 'R v Smith'?
- Regina (correct)
- Regent
- Royal Court
- Rex (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a source of law recognized in Canada?
Which of the following is NOT a source of law recognized in Canada?
- Case law
- Authoritative scholarly books (correct)
- Customary law
- Legislation
Which one of these describes the principle that provincial consent is needed to amend the Canadian Constitution?
Which one of these describes the principle that provincial consent is needed to amend the Canadian Constitution?
- Case Law
- Statutory law
- Custom / Convention (correct)
- Expert opinion
Constitutional law is a form of what type of law?
Constitutional law is a form of what type of law?
What is SCC an abbreviation for?
What is SCC an abbreviation for?
Which of the following is a source of law as described in the text?
Which of the following is a source of law as described in the text?
What was the first capital of Canada?
What was the first capital of Canada?
What type of law is described as originating from past practices and precedents?
What type of law is described as originating from past practices and precedents?
Flashcards
Sources of Law
Sources of Law
The origins from which laws are derived, including legislation and case law.
Constitutional Law
Constitutional Law
A body of law governing the interpretation and application of the Constitution.
Case Law
Case Law
Law established based on judicial decisions and rulings rather than statutes.
Legislation
Legislation
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Sources of Law Examples
Sources of Law Examples
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SCC
SCC
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Amend Constitution
Amend Constitution
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R v Smith Case
R v Smith Case
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Study Notes
Kahoot! Questions on Sources of Law
- Question 1 (Quiz): The first capital of Canada is Ottawa.
- Question 2 (True/False): Constitutional law is not a form of private law.
- Question 3 (Quiz): In the case "R v Smith," the 'R' stands for Regina.
- Question 4 (True/False): Not all sources of law are written. Some are based on custom or precedent.
- Question 5 (Quiz): Sources of law in Canada include case law, legislation, and customary law.
- Question 6 (True/False): A scholarly book about the history of drug prohibitions can be a source of law, as it could influence legal understanding.
- Question 7 (Quiz): Sources of law include Blackstone's commentaries, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
- Question 8 (Quiz): SCC stands for Supreme Court of Canada.
- Question 9 (Quiz): Provincial consent being required to amend the Canadian Constitution is an example of custom/convention.
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