Grade 12- Exam Review- January 06

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 exam-

Unit 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 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- -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 law- Elements 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