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Question 1In Canada, who may question the police about their actions? The government Other police officers Judges Everybody Question 2Why is Lady Justice blind? This is the ancient Greek way of representing wise women It is an ancient symbol of doing the right thing To show that handicapped people can also expect justice To represent that justice is blind to everything but the facts of the case Question 3Which types of court exist in most provinces? An appeal court and a provincial court An appeal court and a trial court A provincial court and a national court A peal court and a trial court Question 4In addition to appeal court and trial courts, what other types of provincial courts exist? Family courts, traffic courts, and neighbour courts Family courts, offence courts, and small claims courts Family courts, traffic courts, and municipal courts Family courts, traffic courts, and small claims courts Question 5How are laws useful to society? They let police decide which laws to enforce They give people rules to follow They explain every detail of how Canadians must live They provide a peaceful way to settle disputes Question 6Which police forces have a process by which people can bring their concerns about the police to the attention of the police? Only the RCMP Almost all police forces Some municipal police forces This does not exist in Canada because it is not necessary Question 7Which type of court deals with matters concerning the federal government? The Canada Court The Government Court The Federal Court The National Court Question 8Which of these phrases describes how Canada is governed? Laws must be followed by most people Principles that judges must interpret Legalism An organized system of laws Question 9What 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 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 Provide order to the legal system, a conflictual way to settle disputes, and to express the values and beliefs of Canadians Question 10What does the presumption of innocence mean? The judge will always believe what the government lawyer says The judge will always believe what the suspect's lawyer says 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 Innocence cannot be assumed Question 11Who serves as provincial police forces in all provinces and territories except Ontario and Quebec? Provincial police forces and the RCMP The RCMP Provincial police forces The militia Question 12Who settles legal disputes in Canada? Political parties The courts The government The police Question 13How 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 elected by Canadians Laws are made by representatives who are elected by political parties Laws are made by representatives who are selected by the Prime Minister Question 14In Canada, who is not required to always follow the law? Police officers Everyone is required to follow the law Politicians Judges Question 15What is Canada's highest court? The Privy Council The Senate The Top Court of Canada The Supreme Court of Canada
In Canada, who may question the police about their actions?
Why is Lady Justice blind?
Which types of court exist in most provinces?
In addition to appeal court and trial courts, what other types of provincial courts exist?
How are laws useful to society?
Which police forces have a process by which people can bring their concerns about the police to the attention of the police?
Which type of court deals with matters concerning the federal government?
Which of these phrases describes how Canada is governed?
What are Canadian laws intended to do?
What does the presumption of innocence mean?
Who serves as provincial police forces in all provinces and territories except Ontario and Quebec?
Who settles legal disputes in Canada?
How does the Canadian legal system ensure that the values of Canadians are reflected in Canadian laws?
In Canada, who is not required to always follow the law?
What is Canada's highest court?
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