Introduction to Legal Studies Exam Preparation Guide
Course Introduction
Introduction to Legal Studies provides students with a foundational understanding of the legal system, its structures, and its role in society. The course covers essential topics such as the history and development of law, major branches of law including civil, criminal, and administrative law, and the sources of legal authority such as constitutions, statutes, and case law. Students will explore fundamental legal principles, examine the functions of courts and legal professionals, and analyze the impact of law on individuals and communities. Through case studies and critical discussions, the course aims to equip students with analytical tools for interpreting legal issues and foster an appreciation of the role of law in promoting justice and social order.
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Law and Society 4th Canadian Edition by Steven Vago
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Chapter 1: Introduction
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Q1) The International Institute for the Sociology of Law was founded in _______ in
A) the United States; 1965
B) Israel; 1949
C) Spain; 1988
D) Germany; 1989
E) England; 1950
Answer: C
Q2) Feminist legal scholarship emerged in Canada in the 1960s.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) According to Vilhelm Aubert,legal thinking ___________.
A) is a synonym for scientific thinking
B) is a synonym for rationalistic thinking
C) endeavours to establish dramatic connections between means and ends
D) regards truth as normative and nonprobabilistic
E) is future-oriented
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Theoretical Perspectives
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Q1) In 1988,the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that employment discrimination against women was an instance of discrimination.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) Oliver Wendell Holmes is considered father of legal realism.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) A distinctive feature of modern legal systems is the proliferation of ___________.
A) criminal law
B) tort Law
C) public law
D) private law
E) administrative law
Answer: E
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Chapter 3: The Organization of Law
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Q1) The defence of consent is based on the argument that the perpetrator fully knew the potential outcome of his/her wrongdoing and acted in spite of this knowledge.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) Goldman and Sarat characterize the ________ dispute by the absence of any initial participation by public authorities.
A) private
B) public-initiated
C) retributive
D) public defendant
E) adjudicated
Answer: A
Q3) Intentional torts are deliberate acts that cause harm to persons or property.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 4: Lawmaking
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Q1) Your textbook identifies six processes considered essential in understanding how mass media can influence public opinion.Identify and briefly discuss each.
Q2) Private interests are much less represented than public interests in lawmaking.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The foremost principle of statutory rule is the golden rule.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The "letters to the editor" section of newspapers is an example of providing a forum for citizens' concerns.
A)True
B)False
Q5) "Hactivism" is an example of protest activity.
A)True
B)False
Q6) The movement to legalize abortion is an example of direct group influence.
A)True
B)False
Q7) Identify and briefly describe the pre-lawmaking stages of legislation.
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Chapter 5: Law and Social Control
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Q1) Since 1987,Canada's drug strategy has been leaning toward a balanced approach combining treatment with tougher sanctions.
A)True
B)False
Q2) In 2011,data on the use of the death penalty was classified as a state secret in all but which one of these countries?
A) Belarus
B) China
C) Mongolia
D) Vietnam
E) Yemen
Q3) Canada abolished the death penalty in 1967.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Discuss the means of stifling dissent,as outlined in your text.Do you think one is more effective than the others?
Q5) Discuss how control is exerted through administrative laws.
Q6) What are the intended objectives of punishment? Do they function as they should? Why or why not?
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Chapter 6: Law and Dispute Resolution
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Q1) A steady rise in the number of environmental disputes in all advanced industrialized countries can be attributable to _____.
A) increased public awareness
B) damage to the natural environment
C) recognition of costs for environmental repair
D) failure of companies to internalize environmental costs
E) all of the above
Q2) The Canadian Bar Association reported a 20-fold increase in the number of Canada's lawyers between 1951 and 2002.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The retail chain Walmart currently experiences _________ lawsuits per year.
A) 250
B) 500
C) 1000
D) 2000
E) 5000
Q4) Your textbook outlines a typology of litigants.Identify and briefly expound on each.
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Chapter 7: Law and Social Change
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Q1) Discuss what is meant by "the binding force of law" and provide examples.
Q2) Positive policymaking often involves negative as well as positive sanctions.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Discuss the advantages of law as an instrument of social change.
Q4) An example of the extension of formal rights discussed in the text was brought forth by __________.
A) homosexuals seeking the right to marry
B) a custody application from a woman on social assistance
C) a disgruntled worker at Ontario Hydro
D) the Canadian Mental Health Association
E) the Canadian Auto Worker's Union
Q5) Under Ontario's "you spill,you pay" pollutant legislation,a maximum penalty for individuals is _______.
A) $1000 per day
B) $2000 per day
C) $5000 per day
D) $20 000 per day
E) This legislation applies only to corporations.
Q6) Discuss the cultural factors that may discourage social and/or legal change.
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Chapter 8: The Legal Profession
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Q1) In 1951,the number of lawyers in Canada was 9000.In 2004,this number had risen to
A) 19 000
B) 39 000
C) 83 000
D) 91 000
E) 101 000
Q2) Advertising by lawyers for abuse-related claims is strongly opposed in Canada.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A 2005 survey by the Canadian Bar Association revealed the average cost of a contested divorce in Canada is $8505.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Criticisms levelled at the LSAT have included _________.
A) its inability to predict success
B) the content is biased against women
C) the content is biased against non-whites
D) the content favours middle or higher economic backgrounds
E) all of the above
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Chapter 9: Researching Law in Society
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Q1) One serious problem in sociology with experimental research in law is
A) barriers to gaining access (i.e., incarceration)
B) the absence of control groups
C) issues of confidentiality and privacy
D) economic considerations (i.e., prohibitive costs)
E) obtaining consent from potential respondents
Q2) Briefly outline the possible research approaches that can be used for measuring impact.
Q3) The ________ method requires that researchers rely solely on a person's reporting of life experiences relevant to the research interest,with minimal commentary.
A) participant observation
B) survey
C) historical
D) life-histories
E) observational
Q4) Life histories are often part of ethnographic reports.
A)True
B)False
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