porpose + history

Question 1

rule vs law

Answer 1

rules measures where it’s still wrong to break but PUNISHMENTS ARENT AS SERIOUS
LAW ARE TO LINIT THE BEHAVIOR OF CITIZENS

Question 2

what is law

Answer 2

set of rules established + enforced by gov.
mandatory | have detailed system of consequences

Question 3

need for laws (5 functions)

Answer 3

establish rules of conduct | provide system of enforcement | protects rights + freedoms | protect society | resolve disputes

Question 4

rules of conduct function

Answer 4

rules of conduct=guidelines of individuals living w other in society to reduce conflict

Question 5

system of enforcement functions

Answer 5

laws to have meaning must be enforced -> police + courts oversee operations of laws

Question 6

protect rights and freedoms function

Answer 6

encourage the values of tolerance and respect

Question 7

protect society

Answer 7

criminal laws protect people from harm - society defines what’s wrong + set out punishments

Question 8

resolve and disputes function

Answer 8

settle conflicts and do it fairly

Question 9

why laws evolve and why having them written

Answer 9

societies grow and laws became more complex

Question 10

plaintiff

Answer 10

starts lawsuit

Question 11

defendant

Answer 11

being sued

Question 12

laws in time line

Answer 12

codes=written collection of laws arranged to be used and understood

Question 13

substantive law

Answer 13

outline your rights and obligations in society

Question 14

procedural

Answer 14

processes involved in protection of our rights

Question 15

public law

Answer 15

controls relationship of gov. and the people

Question 16

private law

Answer 16

outlines right and responsibilities of private individuals and organizations

Question 17

what is the code of hummurbia and mosaic law

Answer 17

H retribution for every crime there is a deserved punishment
M payback for harm done restitution

Question 18

case law

Answer 18

written decision of judges

Question 19

common law

Answer 19

law based on past legal decisions

Question 20

precedent

Answer 20

example + authority in subsequent similar cases

Question 21

appeal

Answer 21

referring case to higher court to reconsider decisions of lower courts

Question 22

CanLII

Answer 22

Canadian legal information institute

Question 23

R vs. ______

Answer 23

represents society

Question 24

magna carta

Answer 24

evolution of rule of law = requires all to obey the law
king john abused power

Question 25

habeas corpus

Answer 25

requires person to be brought to court to determine if they are being legally determined

Question 26

parliament and statute

Answer 26

parliament passes laws known as STATUTES full gaps + made new laws common laws decision made by court codified by the parliament and became statute law

Question 27

statute

Answer 27

law passed by a legislative body

Question 28

rights have developed

Answer 28

western legal and moral thinker = human beings have the right to LIFE LIBERTY SECURITY

Question 29

us revolution + french

Answer 29

after us broke from Britain = BILL OF RIGHTS • basis of freedom and civil rights french= over thrown kings + church = guaranteed basic freedoms and became basis of future modern democracies

Question 30

universal declaration

Answer 30

after ww11 = equal rights w/o discrimination -> canadian bill of rights

Question 31

amending formula

Answer 31

procedure to change (amend) canadas constitution parliament can’t vote* • federal gov. needs 2/3s of provinces w 50% must agree

Question 32

development of canadas constitution (BNA + constitution act)

Answer 32

British north American act = dominion of Canada was the last link of keeping Canada from independency Constitution act= constitution transferred to CAN. from Britain = process patriation

Question 33

3 levels of gov

Answer 33

federal provincial municipal

Question 34

federal gov

Answer 34

3 branches executive legislative judiciary new law bill introduced by cabinet minister gov has majority passed bill-> senate -> governor general -> royal assent = law

Question 35

provincial gov.

Answer 35

same as Federal W/O SENATE -> 3 readings -> lieutenant governor for queen signature

Question 36

municipal gov.

Answer 36

elected council vote + procedure vary garbage regulations for collecting water services local police

Question 37

laws are made 3 branches of gov.

Answer 37

intro= pass thro both senate and house of commons authorizes the print second = principal of bill debated - committee hearing report • house of C may change + voted on 3rd last opportunity for amendment- senate review - first read and redo to be passed senate and house must pass a bill in identical form

Question 38

negotiations

Answer 38

discuss problem to reach agreement

Question 39

mediation

Answer 39

negotiation between disposing parties assisted by a neutral

Question 40

arbitration

Answer 40

procedure dispute is submitted agreement of parties to 1+ arbitrators who make binding decisions

Question 41

ADR

Answer 41

most common mediation trained for helping people involved to come up w solutions for cost or time sometimes for backlog due to over crowding => injustice