Chapter 1 Business Law Review Questions

1. Under a common law system, judges follow precedent when making decisions or resolving disputes. What are the advantages of following precedent ? Describe a situation where it might be inappropriate to follow precedent.

2. Canada has often been described as an under governed state. What features of Canada system of government contribute to this opinion? Do you agree?

3. What is the common law? Who creates it?

4. What can a judge do if he determines that a piece of legislation is unconstitutional?

5. How is executive branch different from the legislative branch?