Grade 12- CLN4U1 Exam Review- Jan 09

Pay attention to the weighting of each unit and study accordingly!

There will be multiple choice (Knowledge), matching (Thinking)
short, (Communication) and long responses (Application) on this
examUnit 1-Heritage-Review the factors that drive changes in the law
-rule of law =applies equally to all persons
-substantive vs. procedural law
Natural, positive law
-public vs. private law-what types of law are included in each-Page 61great 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-sources of the CDN constitution
Entrenchment, amendments, habeas corpus, civil rights
-Stereotyping, Prejudice, Discrimination
-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

-crime and the criminal code
-blue and white collar crime
-purposes of criminal lawElements of an offence-Actus Reus and Mens Rea
-interpretive presumption, requisite intention
-absolute vs. strict liability,
-importance of preserving evidence- CSI
-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,
Culpable homicide, euthanasia, aggravated assault, incest, abduction,
robbery/break and enter
Defences-negativing and affirmative
Total questions on the exam from this unit = Approx 45

Unit 4- International Law and Labour Law

-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
Labour Law- Essential Services- why unions were formed, what options
are available to employers, employees when in striking position

Total questions on the exam from this unit = Approx 15-20