The Canadian Legal System, the Canadian Constitution and the Charter of Rights:

• Describe the levels of government in Canada, the federal and provincial system of governments and explain their relationship to the Constitution
• What are the three branches of government, and what are their functions?
• Explain the significance of s.91 and s.92 of theConstitution Act, 1867
• Explain the significance of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms (Constitution Act, 1982)
• What is Procedural Law?What is Substantive law?
• What is public law? What is private law?
• What is the common law system of law? Where did it originate?
• What is the civil law system of law?Where did it originate?Where is it in effect in Canada?
• Contrast the civil system with common law system
• What is precedent? What isstare decisis?
• What is ourCharter of Rightsand what are its functions?
• What are some of the rights the Charter protects?
• What are the limitations onCharterrights?
• How areCharterrights protected? (Who protects them? How?)
• What is the standard of proof in a criminal case? In a civil case?