Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE with Respect to the Law

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE with respect to the law of Quebec?

• A) because Quebec inherited its laws from France, its criminal laws are different from those that apply in other parts of Canada
• B) Quebec is considered a common law jurisdiction because it inherited most of its laws from England.
• C) Quebec is considered a common law jurisdiction because it inherited laws that were once common to all parts of the Roman empire.
• D) because Quebec inherited its laws from France, its constitutional laws are different from those that apply in other parts of Canada
• E) Even though Quebec inherited much of its law from France, it uses some of the same laws that apply in other parts of Canada.

---

Definitions:

Assignment

The transfer of rights under a contract to another party.

Negotiation

Direct communication between the parties to a dispute in an effort to resolve the problems without third-party intervention; transferring negotiable instruments to third parties.

Negotiable Instrument

A legal document guaranteeing the payment of a specific amount of money, either on demand or at a set time, with the payee able to transfer it to another holder.

Endorsement

A signature or stamp on a document or instrument that signifies approval, support, or transfer of rights.