Understanding the Role of Law in Everyday Life

What does Canada's legal system strive to represent?

• Economic growth

• Principles Canadians believe in and value

• Technological advancements

• Environmental policies

How does each generation influence Canada's legal system?

• By changing the national language

• By reflecting the society of that period in the laws

• By altering geographical boundaries

• By modifying the climate

Which generation's politicians established the first national divorce law in Canada?

• 1940s

• 1960s and 1970s

• 1980s

• 2000s

What is an example of a punishment for not following laws?

• Receiving a medal.

• Paying a fine.

• Getting a day off.

• Being praised.

What is a characteristic of laws compared to rules?

• Laws are optional.

• Laws can be changed by anyone.

• Laws are enforced by the government.

• Laws are suggestions.

What is the document suggesting about laws?

• They are optional.

• They are mandatory.

• They are suggestions.

• They are irrelevant.

What are the two things that knowing the law provides?

• Insight and tools

• Money and power

• Fame and recognition

• Travel and leisure

What is the origin of the word "law"?

• Greek word "logos"

• Latin word "ligare"

• French word "loi"

• German word "gesetz"

What does the Latin word "ligare" mean?

• To write

• To speak

• To bind

• To judge

What does the text imply about laws and brute force?

• Laws are based on brute force

• Laws oppose brute force

• Laws encourage brute force

• Laws ignore brute force