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Question 1Why is Lady Justice blind? To show that handicapped people can also expect justice This is the ancient Greek way of representing wise women To represent that justice is blind to everything but the facts of the case It is an ancient symbol of doing the right thing Question 2Who makes the laws in Canada? Political parties Judges Elected representatives Lawyers Question 3What happens if you are accused of a crime, but you cannot afford a lawyer? If you cannot afford a lawyer, you need to represent yourself If you cannot afford a lawyer, you should borrow money to hire one 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 4What does the phrase "due process" mean? There is a due-date for criminal trials All cases must be duly processed 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 Question 5Who settles legal disputes in Canada? The government Political parties The police The courts Question 6Who serves as provincial police forces in all provinces and territories except Ontario and Quebec? The RCMP Provincial police forces and the RCMP The militia Provincial police forces Question 7What 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, 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 Question 8What is Canada's highest court? The Top Court of Canada The Privy Council The Supreme Court of Canada The Senate 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 the legal system, a conflictual 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 governments, a peaceful way to settle disputes, and to express the values and beliefs of Canadians Question 10In Canada, who is not required to always follow the law? Police officers Judges Everyone is required to follow the law Politicians Question 11Which type of court deals with matters concerning the federal government? The Canada Court The Government Court The National 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? Almost all police forces This does not exist in Canada because it is not necessary Only the RCMP Some municipal police forces Question 13Which two provinces have provincial police forces? Manitoba and Prince Edward Island Alberta and British Columbia Nova Scotia and Newfoundland Ontario and Quebec Question 14Which 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 provincial court An appeal court and a trial court Question 15Who enforces the laws in Canada? The army The courts The police Special militias
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 phrase "due process" mean?
Who settles legal disputes in Canada?
Who serves as provincial police forces in all provinces and territories except Ontario and Quebec?
What four principles is the Canadian legal system based on?
What is Canada's highest court?
What are Canadian laws intended to do?
In Canada, who is not required to always follow the law?
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?
Which two provinces have provincial police forces?
Which types of court exist in most provinces?
Who enforces the laws in Canada?
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