Grade 12- CLN4U1 Exam Review- JUNE 10
Pay attention to the weighting of each unit and study accordingly!
Included Textbook Chapters: 1-11, 14, 17-18
There will be multiple choice (Knowledge), matching (Thinking) short answers, (Communication) and a case study (Application) on this exam-
Unit 1-Heritage- Chapters 1-3
-Review the factors that drive changes in the law
-rule of law =applies equally to all persons
-substantive vs. procedural law
primary and secondary sources of law
Natural, positive law
-public vs. private law-what types of law are included in each-Page 61-great summary
-people that have influenced Canadian law historically-Socrates, Plato, etc. (know a couple)
-philosophers presentation-review the assignment
Total questions on the exam from this unit =Approx 15
Unit 2- Rights and Freedoms- Chapters 4-7
-sources of the CDN constitution
Entrenchment, amendments, habeas corpus, civil rights
-Stereotyping, Prejudice, Discrimination
-Bill of Rights
-Charter of Rights and Freedoms- 7 categories of rights- (fundamental, democratic, mobility, legal, equality, official languages, minority language_
Ultra vires/intra vires, conciliation
-constitution assignment-review
-Reasonable limits, fundamental freedoms- what they allow
-Human Rights-discrimination, prejudice, stereotyping,
Human Rights in Canada- past and present-what measures we have in place now to protect human rights
Quebec Sovereignty-
-Majority vs. minority rights-French/English conflict
Separatism, Federalism, Sovereignty Association, Federalism, Quebec Referendums,
-Aboriginal Rights-Collective Rights
-Affirmative Action-why it was implemented, what is the aim, reverse discrimination
Total questions on the exam from this unit = Approx 35
Unit 3-Criminal Law- Chapters 8-11
-crime and the criminal code
-purposes of criminal law-
Elements of an offence-Actus Reus and Mens Rea
-interpretive presumption, requisite intention
-absolute vs. strict liability,
-importance of preserving evidence- CSI activity
-Types of physical evidence-
criminal trial principles-
-impact of the charter on police powers-search, warrants
-indictable, summary, hybrid offences
-inferior and superior jurisdiction- type of court-jury or no jury
-jury process-from the street to the trial!!
-full disclosure, preliminary inquiry, pre trial conference,
-types of sentences- sentencing aims
Defences-negativing and affirmative
Total questions on the exam from this unit = Approx 65
Unit 4- International Law and Labour Law Chapters 14, 17
-Functions and definition of International law
-Why United Nations and League of Nations were formed- what their aims were/are
- International law- review lecture notes, refer back to simulation and reflection
Labour Law- Essential Services- why unions were formed, what options are available to employers, employees when in striking position- look at notes on course website
-Your ISU topic for a possible question
Total questions on the exam from this unit = Approx 15