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Question 1Why 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 To show that handicapped people can also expect justice This is the ancient Greek way of representing wise women Question 2Who enforces laws in Canada's big cities? Provincial police forces Municipal police forces The RCMP Provincial police forces and the RCMP Question 3What four principles is the Canadian legal system based on? The rule of law, habeas corpus, democratic principles, and Magna Carta The rule of freedom, democracy under the law, legal principles, and due process The rule of law, freedom from the law, quasi-democratic principles, and due process The rule of law, freedom under the law, democratic principles, and due process Question 4Who enforces the laws in Canada? Special militias The police The army The courts Question 5What does the Canadian justice system guarantee everyone? An individual cell while you wait for your trial Unlimited legal advice Due process A way to pay for your crimes Question 6Which of these phrases describes how Canada is governed? An organized system of laws Laws must be followed by most people Legalism Principles that judges must interpret Question 7Who makes the laws in Canada? Political parties Elected representatives Judges Lawyers Question 8In 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 9What happens if you are accused of a crime, but you cannot afford a lawyer? 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, you should always admit that you have broken the law If you cannot afford a lawyer, most communities have legal aid services available for free or at a low cost Question 10Who gets special consideration in Canadian courts? The police Lawyers Nobody Politicians Question 11Where do the RCMP enforce federal laws? In rural areas across Canada In Canada and around the world Throughout Canada In the jail system Question 12In Canada, who is not required to always follow the law? Politicians Judges Police officers Everyone is required to follow the law Question 13What is another name for a provincial trial court? Court of Criminal Activities Court of Trial Court of Queen's Bench Court of the Province Question 14How are laws useful to society? They explain every detail of how Canadians must live They give people rules to follow They let police decide which laws to enforce They provide a peaceful way to settle disputes Question 15Which types of court exist in most provinces? A provincial court and a national court A peal court and a trial court An appeal court and a trial court An appeal court and a provincial court
Why is Lady Justice blind?
Who enforces laws in Canada's big cities?
What four principles is the Canadian legal system based on?
Who enforces the laws in Canada?
What does the Canadian justice system guarantee everyone?
Which of these phrases describes how Canada is governed?
Who makes the laws in Canada?
In addition to appeal court and trial courts, what other types of provincial courts exist?
What happens if you are accused of a crime, but you cannot afford a lawyer?
Who gets special consideration in Canadian courts?
Where do the RCMP enforce federal laws?
In Canada, who is not required to always follow the law?
What is another name for a provincial trial court?
How are laws useful to society?
Which types of court exist in most provinces?
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