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Question 1What does the presumption of innocence mean? Innocence cannot be assumed It is the government's job to prove that a person is guilty; it is not the accused's duty to prove that he or she is innocent The judge will always believe what the government lawyer says The judge will always believe what the suspect's lawyer says Question 2In Canada, who is not required to always follow the law? Police officers Politicians Everyone is required to follow the law Judges Question 3What does the phrase "due process" mean? There is a due-date for criminal trials The principle that the government must respect all the legal rights a person is entitled to under the law All those suspected of a crime must be processed quickly All cases must be duly processed Question 4What are Canadian laws intended to do? Provide order to society, a peaceful way to settle disputes, and to express the values and beliefs of Canadians Provide order to society, a quick and easy way to settle disputes, and to express the values and beliefs of politicians Provide order to governments, a peaceful way to settle disputes, and to express the values and beliefs of Canadians Provide order to the legal system, a conflictual way to settle disputes, and to express the values and beliefs of Canadians Question 5Why is Lady Justice blind? This is the ancient Greek way of representing wise women To represent that justice is blind to everything but the facts of the case To show that handicapped people can also expect justice It is an ancient symbol of doing the right thing Question 6Who settles legal disputes in Canada? The police The courts The government Political parties Question 7Who makes the laws in Canada? Political parties Elected representatives Lawyers Judges Question 8How does the Canadian legal system ensure that the values of Canadians are reflected in Canadian laws? Laws are made by representatives who are experts in the law Laws are made by representatives who are selected by the Prime Minister Laws are made by representatives who are elected by political parties Laws are made by representatives who are elected by Canadians Question 9What does the Canadian justice system guarantee everyone? Unlimited legal advice Due process An individual cell while you wait for your trial A way to pay for your crimes Question 10Who gets special consideration in Canadian courts? Nobody Lawyers The police Politicians Question 11Which type of court deals with matters concerning the federal government? The National Court The Canada Court The Government Court The Federal Court Question 12Which police forces have a process by which people can bring their concerns about the police to the attention of the police? This does not exist in Canada because it is not necessary Some municipal police forces Only the RCMP Almost all police forces Question 13Who enforces laws in Canada's big cities? Municipal police forces Provincial police forces Provincial police forces and the RCMP The RCMP Question 14Who serves as provincial police forces in all provinces and territories except Ontario and Quebec? The RCMP Provincial police forces The militia Provincial police forces and the RCMP Question 15Which of these phrases describes how Canada is governed? An organized system of laws Laws must be followed by most people Principles that judges must interpret Legalism
What does the presumption of innocence mean?
In Canada, who is not required to always follow the law?
What does the phrase "due process" mean?
What are Canadian laws intended to do?
Why is Lady Justice blind?
Who settles legal disputes in Canada?
Who makes the laws in Canada?
How does the Canadian legal system ensure that the values of Canadians are reflected in Canadian laws?
What does the Canadian justice system guarantee everyone?
Who gets special consideration in Canadian courts?
Which type of court deals with matters concerning the federal government?
Which police forces have a process by which people can bring their concerns about the police to the attention of the police?
Who enforces laws in Canada's big cities?
Who serves as provincial police forces in all provinces and territories except Ontario and Quebec?
Which of these phrases describes how Canada is governed?
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