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Which area of law is primarily concerned with issues like divorce and child custody?
Which area of law is primarily concerned with issues like divorce and child custody?
Property Law governs the distribution of a person’s assets after their death.
Property Law governs the distribution of a person’s assets after their death.
False
What legal term describes wrongful acts, either civil or criminal, committed by one person against another?
What legal term describes wrongful acts, either civil or criminal, committed by one person against another?
Tort
The legal rules that control the use and enjoyment of real property are known as ________ law.
The legal rules that control the use and enjoyment of real property are known as ________ law.
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Match the following areas of law with their primary focus:
Match the following areas of law with their primary focus:
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What type of law deals with the relationship between government and individuals?
What type of law deals with the relationship between government and individuals?
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Criminal Law is only concerned with civil offenses that affect private individuals.
Criminal Law is only concerned with civil offenses that affect private individuals.
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What is the main goal of Criminal Law?
What is the main goal of Criminal Law?
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The law that regulates contracts between parties is known as _____ Law.
The law that regulates contracts between parties is known as _____ Law.
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Match each type of law with its correct description.
Match each type of law with its correct description.
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Which of the following is NOT a type of Public Law?
Which of the following is NOT a type of Public Law?
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Aboriginal Law addresses matters concerning native people in Canada.
Aboriginal Law addresses matters concerning native people in Canada.
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What is the purpose of Environmental Law?
What is the purpose of Environmental Law?
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What is the primary purpose of Criminal Law?
What is the primary purpose of Criminal Law?
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Which type of law outlines the division of powers among federal, provincial, and territorial governments?
Which type of law outlines the division of powers among federal, provincial, and territorial governments?
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What is the focus of Environmental Law?
What is the focus of Environmental Law?
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Which of the following is a feature of Contract Law?
Which of the following is a feature of Contract Law?
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What type of law governs the enforcement of agreements in business transactions?
What type of law governs the enforcement of agreements in business transactions?
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What does Aboriginal Law encompass?
What does Aboriginal Law encompass?
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Which law seeks to control the relationship between government agencies and citizens?
Which law seeks to control the relationship between government agencies and citizens?
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What do tax laws primarily address?
What do tax laws primarily address?
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Which area of law addresses the distribution of property and assets after an individual’s death?
Which area of law addresses the distribution of property and assets after an individual’s death?
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What legal area involves negligence leading to injury, such as in car accidents?
What legal area involves negligence leading to injury, such as in car accidents?
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Which area of law would cover legal matters related to adoption and spousal abuse?
Which area of law would cover legal matters related to adoption and spousal abuse?
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Which type of law governs the enjoyment and rental of real property?
Which type of law governs the enjoyment and rental of real property?
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What is the primary focus of Law regarding copyright and patents?
What is the primary focus of Law regarding copyright and patents?
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Study Notes
Types of Law
- Public law deals with the relationship between government and individuals
- Private law (aka civil law) deals with the interests of private individuals
Types of Law in Canada
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Public Law:
- Canadian Law
- Substantive Law
- Procedural Law
- Administrative Law
- Constitutional Law
- Criminal Law
- Environmental Law
- Tax Law
- Aboriginal Law
- Canadian Law
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Private/Civil Law:
- Commercial Law
- Contract Law
- Labour Law
- Family Law
- Property Law
- Tort Law
- Wills and Estates
Procedural Law
- Sets out the rules of legal conduct
- Covers police responsibilities, court procedures, and other legal proceedings.
Common Law
- A body of law created from previous court decisions
- The guiding principle is "stare decisis" (rule of precedent)
- Trials must be held publicly
- Judges must give reasons for their actions ("ratio decidendi")
- Used throughout Canada except in Quebec
Substantive Law
- Defines rights and obligations
- Divided into:
- Bills, laws, regulations, Orders-in-Council
- Case law
Public Law - Constitutional Law
- Basic laws of nation-states
- Outlines the structure and division of powers among federal, provincial, and territorial governments in Canada
- Constitutions are frameworks for government, limiting and defining government authority
- Example: Constitution Act, 1982
Public Law - Administrative Law
- Controls the relationship between citizens and government agencies
- Examples include Provincial Workers Compensation Board and Liquor Control Board
Public Law - Criminal Law
- Rules passed by parliament to define crimes against society (e.g. Murder, kidnapping).
- Found in the Criminal Code, which outlines acts and punishments
- Aims to punish offenders and protect society
- Punishments can include imprisonment (jail) or supervision (probation)
Public Law - Environmental Law
- A complex system of law protecting the natural environment
- Regulates human activities' impact on the environment
- Example: allowable levels of pollution in water
Public Law - Tax Law
- A codified system of levies on economic transactions (taxes)
Public Law - Aboriginal Law
- Deals with acts and regulations concerning Indigenous peoples in Canada
Private Law - Commercial Law
- Governs business and regulates corporate contracts, such as hiring and the sale of goods and services
Private Law - Contract Law
- Enforces contracts
- A contract involves one party offering a bargain and another accepting it
- Breach of contract occurs when a party doesn't fulfill the terms of the agreement
Private Law - Labour Law
- Governs the relationship between employers and employees
- Defines workers' and employers' rights and obligations in the workplace
- Examples include minimum wage, vacation time, and pay equity
Private Law - Family Law
- Deals with family-related issues and domestic relations (people living together)
- Examples include divorce, spousal abuse, child custody, and adoption
Private Law - Property Law
- Legal rules controlling the use, enjoyment, and rental of real property (land) and personal property
- Includes everything from copyrights and patents to jewelry and buildings
- Example: Tenant Protection Act
Private Law - Tort Law
- Defines wrongs committed by one person or group against another
- Civil wrongs that can also be criminal wrongs
- Provides remedies to those harmed by intentional or negligent actions of others
- Examples: Car accidents, defamation, and tarnishing someone's reputation
Private Law - Estate Law
- Deals with wills and estates, and how individuals' property is distributed after death
- Covers wills that outline an individual's wishes
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This quiz covers the different types of law in Canada, including public and private law, with a focus on their specific categories. It explores concepts such as procedural law, common law, and substantive law. Test your understanding of how these legal frameworks operate within the Canadian legal system.
