This document provides a review of topics covered in Unit 1 of a law class, including the purpose and history of law. It outlines key concepts like the functions of law, divisions of law between substantive and procedural as well as public and private law. The review also mentions important documents in legal history like the Code of Hammurabi, Mosaic Law, and the Magna Carta. It concludes by listing the test format which will include multiple choice, identification, short answer, and case questions.
This document provides a review of topics covered in Unit 1 of a law class, including the purpose and history of law. It outlines key concepts like the functions of law, divisions of law between substantive and procedural as well as public and private law. The review also mentions important documents in legal history like the Code of Hammurabi, Mosaic Law, and the Magna Carta. It concludes by listing the test format which will include multiple choice, identification, short answer, and case questions.
This document provides a review of topics covered in Unit 1 of a law class, including the purpose and history of law. It outlines key concepts like the functions of law, divisions of law between substantive and procedural as well as public and private law. The review also mentions important documents in legal history like the Code of Hammurabi, Mosaic Law, and the Magna Carta. It concludes by listing the test format which will include multiple choice, identification, short answer, and case questions.
Functions of Law (5) Divisions of Law o Substantive Law o Procedural Law Public Law o Criminal law o Constitutional law o Administrative law Private Law o Tort law o Family law o Contract law o Labour law o Property law Early History of Law o Code of Hammurabi o Mosaic Law o Justinian Code o Magna Carta o Napoleonic Code o Common Law o Rule of Law Universal Declaration of Human Rights (2) Canadian Bill of Rights (2) Constitutional Protections Canada’s Constitution - History Division of Powers o Section 91 - Federal Powers o Section 92 - Provincial Powers
Test Format:
Part A – Multiple Choice
Part B - Identify Part C – Short Answer Part D - Cold Case