E-Class Quiz on Canadian Law Lecture Notes

E-Class Quiz on Canadian Law Lecture Notes B LAW 201 Question 1: What is the supreme law of Canada? A. The Constitution B. The Criminal Code C. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms D. The Statutory Law Answer: A. The Constitution Question 2: Which legal document guarantees fundamental freedoms in Canada? A. The Constitution Act B. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms C. The Criminal Code D. The Statutory Law Answer: B. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms Question 3: What is the primary source of criminal law in Canada? A. The Constitution B. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms C. The Criminal Code D. The Statutory Law Answer: C. The Criminal Code Question 4: Which court is the highest court in Canada? A. The Federal Court B. The Court of Appeal C. The Provincial Court D. The Supreme Court Answer: D. The Supreme Court Question 5: What is the role of the Governor General in Canada? A. Head of government B. Head of state C. Chief justice D. Leader of the opposition Answer: B. Head of state Question 6: What is the primary function of the Canadian Parliament? A. To enforce laws B. To create and pass laws C. To interpret laws D. To judge cases Answer: B. To create and pass laws Question 7: Which section of the Canadian Constitution outlines the division of powers between federal and provincial governments? A. Section 92 B. Section 91 C. Section 52 D. Section 33 Answer: B. Section 91 Question 8: What is the purpose of the Civil Code of Quebec? A. To govern criminal matters in Quebec B. To govern civil matters in Quebec C. To govern federal matters in Quebec D. To govern municipal matters in Quebec Answer: B. To govern civil matters in Quebec Question 9: Who has the authority to amend the Canadian Constitution? A. The Prime Minister B. The Governor General C. The Parliament and the provincial legislatures D. The Supreme Court Answer: C. The Parliament and the provincial legislatures Question 10: Which act is responsible for the confederation of Canada? A. The Canada Act B. The Constitution Act, 1867 C. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms D. The Statutory Law Answer: B. The Constitution Act, 1867