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Question 1Which of these phrases describes how Canada is governed? Principles that judges must interpret Legalism An organized system of laws Laws must be followed by most people Question 2What four principles is the Canadian legal system based on? The rule of law, freedom under the law, democratic principles, and due process The rule of law, freedom from the law, quasi-democratic principles, and due process The rule of law, habeas corpus, democratic principles, and Magna Carta The rule of freedom, democracy under the law, legal principles, and due process Question 3What are Canadian laws intended to do? Provide order to society, a quick and easy way to settle disputes, and to express the values and beliefs of politicians Provide order to the legal system, a conflictual way to settle disputes, and to express the values and beliefs of Canadians Provide order to governments, a peaceful way to settle disputes, and to express the values and beliefs of Canadians Provide order to society, a peaceful way to settle disputes, and to express the values and beliefs of Canadians Question 4Which two provinces have provincial police forces? Manitoba and Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia and Newfoundland Ontario and Quebec Alberta and British Columbia Question 5Why is Lady Justice blind? To show that handicapped people can also expect justice It is an ancient symbol of doing the right thing To represent that justice is blind to everything but the facts of the case This is the ancient Greek way of representing wise women Question 6Who makes the laws in Canada? Judges Political parties Lawyers Elected representatives Question 7What happens if you are accused of a crime, but you cannot afford a lawyer? If you cannot afford a lawyer, you should always admit that you have broken the law If you cannot afford a lawyer, you should borrow money to hire one If you cannot afford a lawyer, you need to represent yourself If you cannot afford a lawyer, most communities have legal aid services available for free or at a low cost Question 8What does the presumption of innocence mean? The judge will always believe what the suspect's lawyer says 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 Question 9What is another name for a provincial trial court? Court of the Province Court of Trial Court of Queen's Bench Court of Criminal Activities Question 10How 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 11In Canada, who may question the police about their actions? Other police officers Everybody The government Judges Question 12What does the Canadian justice system guarantee everyone? A way to pay for your crimes An individual cell while you wait for your trial Unlimited legal advice Due process Question 13Who serves as provincial police forces in all provinces and territories except Ontario and Quebec? Provincial police forces and the RCMP Provincial police forces The militia The RCMP Question 14Who settles legal disputes in Canada? The government The courts The police Political parties Question 15What are the primary responsibilities of the police in Canada? To keep people safe and to enforce the law To keep people safe and to protect politicians To keep people happy and to make new laws To keep people from protesting against the government and to enforce the will of the government
Which of these phrases describes how Canada is governed?
What four principles is the Canadian legal system based on?
What are Canadian laws intended to do?
Which two provinces have provincial police forces?
Why is Lady Justice blind?
Who makes the laws in Canada?
What happens if you are accused of a crime, but you cannot afford a lawyer?
What does the presumption of innocence mean?
What is another name for a provincial trial court?
How does the Canadian legal system ensure that the values of Canadians are reflected in Canadian laws?
In Canada, who may question the police about their actions?
What does the Canadian justice system guarantee everyone?
Who serves as provincial police forces in all provinces and territories except Ontario and Quebec?
Who settles legal disputes in Canada?
What are the primary responsibilities of the police in Canada?
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