short answer Flashcards
(10 cards)
how do rules differ from laws
rules are set for mild consequences by groups or schools while laws have harsher consequences set by the government
what does section 8 of the charter state regarding unreasonable search and seizure? why is this significant for individuals.
section 8 states that everyone has the right to be secure against unreasonable searches and seizures which protects individuals from arbitrary actions by the police
what are human rights and why is it difficult to define
human rights are rights awarded and inherited to all humans, it is difficult to define die to the broad and abstract nature.
identity and explain the key differences between civil law and criminal law as outlined in the notes
civil law compensates victims while criminal law punishes offenders, procedures in criminal law are made to protect society while civil law is to solve disputes.
analyze the three essential components of a valid contract as described in the notes. how do these components interact to form a legally binding agreement
a valid contract requires an offer, acceptance and consideration. These components must be present and interact continuously to form a legally binding agreement
what is the primary purpose of property law as described in the notes
the primary purpose of property law is to define the rights, responsibilities, and consequences of the property owner.
what is gentrification and how does it impact affordable housing according to the notes. discuss both landlords and tenants perspectives on this issue.
gentrification increases rent and may displace tenants, landlords seek profits while tenants struggle to afford basic housing and needs.
reflect the elements of a crime: actus reus, mens rea, and causation. how do these elements work together to establish guilt in a crime
actus reus, the physical act of the crime, shows that the damage has been done. mens rea, the guilty mind, shows there’s been intent in the crime and the defendant knows they’re in the wrong. causation, is the cause and effect, what their crime has done to impact others. They work together to demonstrate a crime has been committed.
explain the significance of the chain of custody in criminal investigations. why is it essential for maintaining integrity of the evidence?
the chain of custody is crucial for documenting who handled evidence and what was done with it. it ensures that the evidence is not tampered or altered as that would make it inadmissible in court
what is the role of public and private ses in addressing online crimes according to the notes.
public and private laws work together to protect individuals and society from online crimes while also allowing for businesses to peruse innovation and freedom of expression.
