Practice Question
Which of the following is a source of law in Canada?
Answer +
E
Step-by-step solutions +
Canada’s legal framework is built upon four key sources of law:
- **Statutes**: Laws formally enacted by federal and provincial governments.
- **Case Law (Jurisprudence)**: Past judicial decisions that interpret statutes and develop common principles.
- **Doctrine**: Scholarly articles and commentaries that influence legal interpretation and reasoning.
- **Customs**: Historical practices that are accepted as binding rules in certain legal contexts.
Together, these sources form the foundation of Canadian legal interpretation and application.
Final Answer: E
- **Statutes**: Laws formally enacted by federal and provincial governments.
- **Case Law (Jurisprudence)**: Past judicial decisions that interpret statutes and develop common principles.
- **Doctrine**: Scholarly articles and commentaries that influence legal interpretation and reasoning.
- **Customs**: Historical practices that are accepted as binding rules in certain legal contexts.
Together, these sources form the foundation of Canadian legal interpretation and application.
Final Answer: E