Chapter 7 – Canada Justice System

  1. In the Canadian justice system, what is the “presumption of innocence”?

Everyone is innocent until proven guilty

  1. Canada’s legal system based on:

The rule of law, freedom under the law, democratic principles and due process

  1. In the Canadian justice system, what is “due process”?

The principle that the government must respect all of legal rights a person is entitled to under the law

  1. In Canada, how are the laws administered?

In an impartial manner, only the facts are taken into consideration

  1. In Canada, what is the definition of “law”?

The written rules intended to guide people in our society

  1. In Canada, how are the rules made?

By elected representatives

  1. In Canada, who is above the law?

Nobody

  1. In Canada, to which following category do the laws not apply?

Judges

Politicians

Police

None of the above

  1. Which of the following is not an objective of the laws in Canada?

Put more people in jail

  1. The highest court in Canada is: The Supreme Court
  2. The Federal Court deals with: Matters concerning the federal government
  3. In Canada, the police are there to help you.

True

  1. The role of the police in Canada is: To keep people safe and to enforce the law
  2. The RCMP stands for Royal Canadian Mounted Police
  3. Which of the following is not a responsibility of the RCMP in Canada?

Serve as municipal police in all major cities in Canada

  1. In which province(s) does the RCMP not serve as the provincial police?

Ontario and Quebec

  1. In Canada, you can question the police about their service or conduct if you feel the need.

True

  1. If you cannot pay for a lawyer, how can you get legal help?

Go to legal aid services available in most communities

  1. What does the Canadian justice system guarantee?

Due process under the law

  1. High court is not a provincial court.
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