1) Which of the following statements is true of the differences between the Quebec and Canadian Charters of Rights? Select one:

a. The Quebec Charter is a Public Law protection, while the Canadian Charter is a Private Law protection.

b. Both the Canadian and Quebec Charters are a Private Law protection.

c. The Canadian Charter is a Public Law protection, while the Quebec Charter is both a Public and Private Law protection.

d. The Quebec Charter is only a Private Law protection, while the Canadian Charter is only a Public Law protection.

e. Neither the Canadian nor the Quebec Charters are a Private Law protection.

2) The Civil Code of Quebec is an example of which of the following categories of Law? Select one:

a. The Civil Code of Quebec is an example of Common Law.

b. The Civil Code of Quebec is an example of Civil Liability Law.

c. The Civil Code of Quebec is an example of Property Law.

d. The Civil Code of Quebec is an example of Private Law.

e. The Civil Code of Quebec is an example of Public Law.

3) : Bill 21 (Quebec's Religious Symbols Law) prohibits wearing Religious Symbols (such as a Turban) in some government jobs like Police Officers. Which of the following best describes the recourses available to challenge this law as "unconstitutional" under the Canadian Charter? Select one:

a. This Law infringes Freedom of Religion however, it cannot be challenged on that basis because the Canadian Charter does not apply in Quebec.

b. This Law can be challenged as "unconstitutional" because it infringes Freedom of Religion.

c. This Law can be challenged as "unconstitutional" based on Freedom of Religion, unless the Courts determine that it passes the "Oakes Test".

d. This Law infringes Freedom of Religion however, it never be challenged on that basis because the law applies "Notwithstanding" the protections of the Canadian Charter.

e. This Law can only be challenged as "unconstitutional" based on Freedom of Religion once the "Notwithstanding Clause" expires 5 years after the law was adopted.

4) Which of the following is correct regarding employers asking employees to undergo drug tests? Select one:

a. Drug testing does not violate any Charter protections.

b. Drug testing is only allowed in pro sports and the Olympics.

c. Drug testing is allowed for employees with a criminal record.

d. Drug testing is allowed in jobs where there is risk of harm to the employee or others in the event of impairment.

e. Drug testing is prohibited and violates several Charter protections.

5) Which of the following best describes the meaning of "Sovereignty" in the context of the Canadian Legal System? Select one:

a. Sovereignty refers to the exclusive right of nations to make laws within their national borders according to their own Constitution.

b. Sovereignty refers to the power of Monarchies as the highest authority within the national borders of individual nations.

c. Sovereignty refers to the power of the Parliament of Canada as the exclusive Legislative authority to make laws in the Canadian Legal system.

d. Sovereignty refers to the individual human rights of citizens as recognized by the Constitution Act of 1982 and the Canadian Charter of Rights.

e. Sovereignty refers to the power of the Supreme Court of Canada as the highest Judicial authority in the Canadian Legal system.

Which of the following best describes the use of Affirmative Action programs in Canada? Select one:

a. "Hard Quotas" in favour of aboriginals (Canada's First Nations People) are legal because of exceptions in the Charter of Rights.

b. Only "Soft Quotas" are legal forms of Affirmative action because of exceptions in the Charter of Rights.

c. All types of Affirmative action programs are legal because Canada is a Multicultural country.

d. All types of Affirmative action programs are legal because of exceptions in the Charter of Rights.

e. "Hard Quotas" are illegal because they result in reverse discrimination against whites.

Which of the following statements correctly explains how courts resolve conflicts between laws for public protection (such as the Highway Safety Code) and Individual rights under the Quebec and Canadian Charters of Rights? Select one:

a. Laws which violate individual rights are only valid if they are adopted using the "notwithstanding clause".

b. Laws which violate individual rights are valid if their purpose is to preserve public order and the well-being of citizens.

c. Laws which violate individual rights are valid the courts consider them "reasonable limits" in accordance with the "Oakes Test".

d. Laws which violate individual rights are valid if the government adopts them on the basis of the "social contract".

e. Laws which violate individual rights are never valid.

What did the Supreme Court of Canada decide regarding the Kirpan in school? Select one:

a. The Kirpan is allowed in school because religious freedom prevails over theoretical safety concerns.

b. The Kirpan is not allowed in school because safety concerns prevail over religious freedom.

c. The Kirpan is allowed in school because schools are non-profit educational institutions.

d. All of these choices are correct.

e. The Kirpan is not allowed in school because safety measures are a reasonable limit in a free and democratic society.

If a woman signs an employment contract specifying that she agrees to be paid 20% less than male employees for the same job, what would be the consequences? Select one:

a. Paying her less violates the Quebec Charter, however contracts take precedence over the Charter.

b. This is an issue of employment law which we haven't studied yet.

c. The agreement is invalid because it violates the "social contract".

d. The agreement is invalid because it violates the Quebec Charter and principles of Public Order.

e. The agreement violates the Quebec Charter however, she has no recourse if she freely agreed it.

Which of the following is correct regarding the obligation of confidentiality imposed by the Quebec Charter on professionals like Doctors or lawyers: Select one:

a. Professionals may divulge a client's confidential information to police if they have a warrant.

b. Professionals may be forced to divulge a client's confidential information in court if a crime has been committed.

c. Professionals may divulge a client's confidential information to a priest or other minister of religion.

d. Professionals may not divulge a client's confidential information without the client's consent, even when a crime has been committed.

e. Only doctors benefit from this protection in order to guarantee the confidentiality of medical treatment.

Which of the following is best describes the meaning of the expression "bona fide occupational requirement" as used by the Supreme Court of Canada? Select one:

a. Employers can impose standard tests of physical abilities if they do so in good faith.

b. Employers can impose standard tests of physical abilities if the job requires any kind of physical work.

c. Employers can impose standard tests of physical abilities if these abilities are necessary to accomplish the job.

d. A standard test of physical abilities takes precedence over gender discrimination if the test is applied equally to both men and women.

e. Employers can never require prospective employees to possess particular physical abilities because this violates charter protections of equality.

What can we retain from the majority of the Supreme Court of Canada in Northcrest Syndicate? Select one:

a. Mr. Anselem did not sign the condominium contract therefore it could not be used against him.

b. Mr. Anselem did sign the condominium contract but it did not specifically mention that the contract is a "social contract".

c. Mr. Anselem did sign the condominium contract but did not specifically give up his freedom of religion so the contract could not be used against them.

d. Mr. Anselem did sign the condominium contract but freedom of religion cannot be signed away in contracts.

e. Mr. Anselem validly gave up his Charter rights by signing the condominium contract.