Sociology of Law Review Questions
Course Introduction
Sociology of Law explores the complex relationship between law, society, and social institutions. This course examines how legal systems shape and are shaped by social norms, values, and power structures. Students will analyze the role of law in both maintaining social order and facilitating social change, considering factors such as race, class, gender, and cultural diversity. Topics include legal consciousness, the functioning of courts and legal professionals, dispute resolution, and the impact of globalization on law. By drawing on key sociological theories and empirical research, the course aims to develop a critical understanding of law as a social phenomenon embedded within broader societal contexts.
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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) Traditional societies rely almost exclusively on __________ as the source of legal rules.
A) conventions
B) norms
C) compensatory rule
D) customs
E) prerogative powers
Answer: D
Q2) Rules for conduct,involving a sense of duty and obligation,are known as
A) conventions
B) norms
C) compensatory rule
D) customs
E) prerogative powers
Answer: A
Q3) The principal source of Islamic law is the Sunna.
A)True
B)False Answer: False
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Chapter 2: Theoretical Perspectives
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Q1) E.Adamson Hoebel is considered the founder of left pragmatism.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) 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
Q3) Transitional legal systems are typically characteristic of ___________.
A) early industrial societies
B) post-industrial societies
C) industrial societies
D) hunting-and-gathering societies
E) early agrarian societies
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: The Organization of Law
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Q1) A shadow jury is retained in the event that an original juror is unable to fulfill his/her duties.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) Researchers have found that the Supreme Court's credibility has _______ since the new millennium.
A) fallen
B) improved C) peaked D) held steady E) varied depending on the nature of their judgments
Answer: A
Q3) In a plea bargain,terms of negotiation include charges,procedures,sentences,and facts of an offence for the purposes of a guilty plea.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 4: Lawmaking
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Q1) The principle that judges should build on the precedents established by past decisions is known as the doctrine of ___________.
A)<i>caveat emptor</i>
B)<i>voir dire</i>
C) estoppel
D) <i>de minimus non curat</i>
E) <i>stare decisis</i>
Q2) The "letters to the editor" section of newspapers is an example of providing a forum for citizens' concerns.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The _________________ model of lawmaking proposes that laws are created as a means of protecting the members of society from social harm.
A) functionalistic
B) conflict
C) rationalistic
D) moral entrepreneur
E) heuristic
Q4) Briefly discuss the three main rules of statutory interpretation.
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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) The opening of drug treatment courts is congruent with a streamlining approach to get tougher on crimes,especially those involving minors.
A)True
B)False
Q3) What are the intended objectives of punishment? Do they function as they should? Why or why not?
Q4) The term "white-collar crime" was coined in 1939.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The number of death sentences in the United States has increased over the last 15 years.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Discuss how control is exerted through administrative laws.
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Chapter 6: Law and Dispute Resolution
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Q1) Under the <i>Canadian Human Rights Act</i>,discrimination is prohibited on all but one of the following grounds.
A) alcohol and drug dependency
B) income level
C) sexual orientation
D) age
E) race
Q2) The legal doctrine of _________ refers to a situation where the sins of the employee are imputed to the employer.
A) <i>amicus curaie</i>
B) <i>parens patraie</i>
C) <i>respondeat superior</i>
D) <i>habeas corpreal</i>
E) <i>de minimus non curat lex</i>
Q3) What are the advantages and disadvantages of alternative dispute resolution (ADR)?
Q4) In 2007,a federal ombudsman was installed,replacing federal commissioners.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Discuss the myriad ways that courts contribute to dispute resolution.
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Chapter 7: Law and Social Change
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Q1) The last province to enact legislation allowing women over 21 the right to vote was
A) Prince Edward Island, 1922
B) Newfoundland, 1925
C) Quebec, 1940
D) Ontario, 1917
E) Nova Scotia, 1918
Q2) From 1952 to 1977,immigration law prohibited which group of individuals from entering Canada?
A) criminals
B) homosexuals
C) singles
D) Chinese
E) Jews
Q3) Traditional authority bases its claim of legitimacy on an established belief in the sanctity of traditions.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Discuss the advantages of law as an instrument of social change.
Q5) Discuss what is meant by "the binding force of law" and provide examples.
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Chapter 8: The Legal Profession
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Q1) In the 1990s,fewer than ____ percent of lawyers were members of a visible minority.
A) 1
B) 3
C) 7
D) 11
E) 15
Q2) Many first- and second-year lawyers report a/an _________.
A) slight adjustment to expectations
B) major adjustment to expectations
C) balance of expectations
D) confinement to a form of "hazing"
E) overall satisfaction and stimulation
Q3) Identify the five stages of occupational professionalization.
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) Which province was the first in Canada to adopt the no-fault policy compensation scheme for harm caused by auto accidents?
A) Ontario
B) Quebec
C) Alberta
D) Manitoba
E) Saskatchewan
Q2) A consideration of evaluative studies that would be most troubling for a sociologist would be which of the following?
A) manipulation of results for one's own purpose
B) failure to utilize the results
C) media reports that misrepresent the research findings
D) backlash from policymakers who disagree with the findings
Q3) What are the distinguishing characteristics between evaluation and non-evaluation research?
Q4) The theory chosen by researchers often determines the method used.
A)True
B)False
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