MCQ BLAW 300

Question 1(1 point)

The standard of proof required in a civil matter is

Question 1 options:

On a balance of probabilities

Beyond all possibilities

Beyond a reasonable doubt

On a balance of possibilities

Question 2(1 point)

What are the three branches of government?

Question 2 options:

Executive, legislative and judicial

Executor, administrator, arbitrator

Excutory, executed, and legislative

Administrator, executive, judiciary

Question 3(1 point)

The judicial branch of government consists of:

Question 3 options:

The Senate

Members of Parliament

Courts and judges

The Prime Minister and Cabinet

Question 4(1 point)

Municipal governments pass the following:

Question 4 options:

By-laws.

Statutes or legislation under Section 92.

Common law rules.

Statutes or legislation under Section 91.

Question 5(1 point)

Which of the following is true about theConstitution Act, 1982?

Question 5 options:

It restructured the three main branches of government.

It amended theConstitution Act, 1867and provided the division of powers between the federal and provincial government.

It allowed for the public to be able to elect members of the judiciary.

It incorporated theCanadian Charter of Rights and Freedomsinto the Constitution.

Question 6(1 point)

A judge's role in court is to:

Question 6 options:

Apply legal rules and interpret statutes.

Recommend cases to the appeal courts.

Give judgment only.

Interpret statute law only.

Question 7(1 point)

Frank has to go to Small Claims Court because he is having a dispute with one of his suppliers.Which of the following is his best option?

Question 7 options:

He actually doesn't need to go to Small Claims Court at all: this matter will be heard at the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal and a lawyer needs to represent him.

He can just ignore any communication he receives from the plaintiff; the matter will be null and void after a period of six months.

He should hire a paralegal to represent him because they are less expensive than a lawyer.

He should use a lawyer because only lawyers can practice in Small Claims Court.

Question 8(1 point)

What is the plaintiff doing if they mitigate damages?

Question 8 options:

They are taking inappropriate action to maximize their damages.

They are taking appropriate action to minimize their damage.

They are taking inappropriate action to minimize their damage.

They are taking appropriate action to maximize their damages.

Question 9(1 point)

Property is classified as personal or real.Which of the following is not considered personal property?

Question 9 options:

Chattels

Fixtures

Movables

Goods

Question 10(1 point)

Jacob is renting a digger from Rent-A-Tool Ltd to plough his backyard.The arrangement is for three months.What type of possession does Jacob have of the digger?

Question 10 options:

Ownership

Easement

Lease

Bailment

Question 11(1 point)

The following are all types of bailment except:

Question 11 options:

Special

Constructive

Lucrative

Rewarding

Question 12(1 point)

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Which is the greatest interest a person can have in land?

Question 12 options:

Fee Simple

Leasehold Estate

Life Estate

Homestead Estate

Question 13(1 point)

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The land titles system is different than the registry system because the land title system:

Question 13 options:

Is a depository for title documents

Does not confirm title

Does not affect title

Guarantees title

Question 14(1 point)

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Mustafa is financing the purchase of a four-bedroom house with a loan from Loans R-Us Bank.Who is Mustafa in this arrangement?

Question 14 options:

Insured

Mortgagee

Insurer

Mortgagor

Question 15(1 point)

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Both insurer and insured are expected to exercise a duty of good faith.On the part of the insured, this duty requires them to:

Question 15 options:

Disclose only facts that are the subject of direct questions from the insurer

Disclose only facts that are the subject of direct questions from the insurer

Disclose facts that are current to the insurer

Disclose any material facts to the insurer

Question 16(1 point)

Exclusive possession means that the tenant may exclude all others from the property except the landlord.

Question 16 options:

TrueFalse

Question 17(1 point)

How do you distinguish a tort action from a criminal action?

Question 17 options:

Tort actions are concerned with contractualbreaches, while criminal actions are viewed in law as focusing on harm to the sate.

Tort actions are concerned with harm caused to individuals, while criminal actions are viewed in law as focusing on harm to the state.

Tort actions are concerned with harm to the state, while criminal actions are viewed in law asfocusing on individuals.

Tort actions are concerned with Charter breaches, while criminal actions are viewed in law asfocusing on harm to the state.

Question 18(1 point)

What does joint and severable liability mean under theContributory Negligence Act?

Question 18 options:

The plaintiff can only sue one defendant per action.

The plaintiff can sue more than one party for varying amounts of damages.

The defendant is entitled to recover damages from the plaintiff.

The plaintiff is entitled to recover the full amount of damages from a defendant that may not be fully liable in an action.

Question 19(1 point)

Jacob threatens Matthew, who is in close proximity, by saying, "I'm going to punch you in the face." Matthew is terrified, but Jacob ultimately does not punch him. Which of the following is most likely to be true about this event?

Question 19 options:

This event could be considered assault and is actionable as a civil wrong.

This event could be considered false imprisonment and is actionable as a civil wrong.

This event could amount to a criminal action only, because this is only a criminal wrong.

This event is not actionable in either criminal or civil law.

Question 20(1 point)

Which of the following is the most accurate description of the "fair comment" defence?

Question 20 options:

The party's statement is an opinion made without any real knowledge of the other party's situation, but is grounded in a deep concern for public interest.

The party's statement is an opinion made in the public interest, is based on a factual foundation, and is without malicious intent.

The party's statement be proven true.

The party's statement is made with the sole purpose of making hurtful comments about the other party, but is fair in the circumstances.

Question 21(1 point)

The test to establish whether there has been a breach of the standard of care by the defendant is the:

Question 21 options:

Reasonable person test

Reasonable foreseeability test

Reasonable duty test

Reasonable damage test

Question 22(1 point)

Which of the following is most likely to amount to the tort of nuisance?

Question 23 options:

Alice throws an outdoor birthday party for her 7-year-old, with 30 children attending that lasts for 4 hours.

Martin has been carrying out home renovations for the past eight weeks that begin at 6 am and end at 6 pm.

Jacob hosts an outdoor birthday party with music for his girlfriend that ends at 11 pm.

Peter has built a sun lounge in his backyard without soundproofing it.

Question 25(1 point)

Contract law is mainly governed by:

Question 25 options:

Equity

By-laws

Common law rules

Statutes/legislation