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Question 1What does the phrase "due process" mean? 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 There is a due-date for criminal trials All cases must be duly processed Question 2Who settles legal disputes in Canada? The police Political parties The courts The government Question 3Who enforces laws in Canada's big cities? Provincial police forces and the RCMP Municipal police forces Provincial police forces The RCMP Question 4What 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 need to represent yourself If you cannot afford a lawyer, most communities have legal aid services available for free or at a low cost If you cannot afford a lawyer, you should borrow money to hire one Question 5Which of these phrases describes how Canada is governed? An organized system of laws Principles that judges must interpret Laws must be followed by most people Legalism Question 6What is Canada's highest court? The Top Court of Canada The Senate The Privy Council The Supreme Court of Canada Question 7Why is Lady Justice blind? 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 To show that handicapped people can also expect justice Question 8What does the Canadian justice system guarantee everyone? An individual cell while you wait for your trial Unlimited legal advice A way to pay for your crimes Due process Question 9What 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 10What is the Canadian judicial system founded on? Excellent lawyers The presumption of innocence Judges who know how to determine if a suspect is guilty or innocent An excellent police force Question 11Who enforces the laws in Canada? The courts The police Special militias The army Question 12In Canada, who is not required to always follow the law? Police officers Everyone is required to follow the law Politicians Judges Question 13How are laws useful to society? They let police decide which laws to enforce They give people rules to follow They provide a peaceful way to settle disputes They explain every detail of how Canadians must live Question 14In addition to appeal court and trial courts, what other types of provincial courts exist? Family courts, offence courts, and small claims courts Family courts, traffic courts, and neighbour courts Family courts, traffic courts, and small claims courts Family courts, traffic courts, and municipal courts Question 15Where do the RCMP enforce federal laws? Throughout Canada In Canada and around the world In the jail system In rural areas across Canada
What does the phrase "due process" mean?
Who settles legal disputes in Canada?
Who enforces laws in Canada's big cities?
What happens if you are accused of a crime, but you cannot afford a lawyer?
Which of these phrases describes how Canada is governed?
What is Canada's highest court?
Why is Lady Justice blind?
What does the Canadian justice system guarantee everyone?
What does the presumption of innocence mean?
What is the Canadian judicial system founded on?
Who enforces the laws in Canada?
In Canada, who is not required to always follow the law?
How are laws useful to society?
In addition to appeal court and trial courts, what other types of provincial courts exist?
Where do the RCMP enforce federal laws?
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