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Learning Guide
Law Studies Unit
Name:________________________
INSTRUCTIONS: Complete the following notes and questions as you work through the
related lessons. You are required to have this package completed BEFORE you write your
unit test. Do your best and ask questions about anything that you don't understand BEFORE
you write the unit test.
Section 1 - Political and Legal Systems
Lesson A - Terms for this section
Look for these terms as they are used in this section. Make sure that you understand them
in the context in which they are used.
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Parliamentary Democracy
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Charter challenges
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Inalienable
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Amendment
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Freedoms
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Rights
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Plea bargain
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Notwithstanding Clause
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Indian Status
Lesson B - Introduction
How is Canada’s government like Britain’s and how is it like that of the US?
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Lesson C - The Constitution of Canada
What are a few points about the Constitution of Canada which you think every Canadian should
know?
Lesson D - Levels and Branches of Government
Explain, in a few sentences, why Canada needs to have three levels of government and three
branches of government.
Lesson E - The Judiciary
What are a few of the operating procedures of Canada’s courts that makes them as fair as
possible?
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Lesson F - First Peoples and the Canadian Constitution
How are Canada’s aboriginal people “a little different” from other Canadians, in a legal sense,
according to this course?
Section 2 - Canadian Law
Lesson A - Terms for this section
Look for these terms as they are used in this section. Make sure that you understand them
in the context in which they are used.
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Rule of Law
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Postulate (n)
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Impartial
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Arbitrary
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Judicial Independence
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Appeal
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Conflict of Interest
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Precedence
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Disbar
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Adjudicate
Lesson B - Introduction
What are your thoughts on the statement that “we need laws to regulate society”?
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Lesson C - The Rule of Law
After reading the text and watching the video on this page, what is your understanding
regarding the connection between the Rule of Law and an independent judiciary?
Lesson D - Basic Principles of Canadian Law
Explain why, if you were accused of a crime you didn’t commit, that it would be so
important to be given the benefit of the doubt regarding your innocence.
Section 3 - The Law and You
Lesson A - Terms for this section
Look for these terms as you work through this section. They will appear on the section quiz.
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rehabilitation
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reintegration
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probation
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sanctions
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offence
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sentencing
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neglect
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statutory holiday
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minimum daily pay
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overtime
Lesson B - Youth Criminal Justice Act
In what sense does the Youth Criminal Justice Act “protect the public”?
Lesson C - What is family violence?
Since the Criminal Code does not refer to specific “family violence offences,” why do you
think that this course deals with family violence as a distinct topic?
Lesson D - Workplace Rights
Read through the list of employment standards on both pages in the course. Which points
here surprise you the most and why?
Lesson E - Tenancy Agreements
What are some issues which could surface if you agreed to move into a shared
accommodation situation without signing a tenancy agreement?
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Section 4 - Law Enforcement
Lesson A - Terms for this section
Look for these terms as you work through this section. They will appear on the section quiz.
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Municipal
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Jurisdiction
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Detachment
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Mounted
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Illicit
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Obstructing
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Sobriety
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Search warrant
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Legal aid
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Excessive force
Lesson B - Levels of Policing
What do see as the main differences between the roles of the RCMP and local forces in BC
such as Vancouver Police?
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Lesson C - RCMP
As you see it, how did Canada end up with a police service that is unique in the world?
After watching the video, do you feel that you would want to be an RCMP officer in BC?
Explain.
Lesson D - Your Rights When Dealing with the Police
Why is it important for law-abiding citizens to understand their rights when dealing with
police? Give two or three examples from the readings to back up your points.