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Question 1Who settles legal disputes in Canada? Political parties The government The courts The police Question 2Who enforces the laws in Canada? The police The courts Special militias The army Question 3What 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, 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 If you cannot afford a lawyer, you need to represent yourself Question 4What is another name for a provincial trial court? Court of Queen's Bench Court of Criminal Activities Court of the Province Court of Trial Question 5Who serves as provincial police forces in all provinces and territories except Ontario and Quebec? Provincial police forces Provincial police forces and the RCMP The RCMP The militia Question 6What does the phrase "due process" mean? There is a due-date for criminal trials All those suspected of a crime must be processed quickly 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 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 8Why 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 9In Canada, who is not required to always follow the law? Police officers Everyone is required to follow the law Judges Politicians Question 10What is Canada's highest court? The Privy Council The Supreme Court of Canada The Senate The Top Court of Canada Question 11Which police forces have a process by which people can bring their concerns about the police to the attention of the police? This does not exist in Canada because it is not necessary Only the RCMP Some municipal police forces Almost all police forces Question 12Which two provinces have provincial police forces? Alberta and British Columbia Nova Scotia and Newfoundland Manitoba and Prince Edward Island Ontario and Quebec Question 13What does the presumption of innocence mean? Innocence cannot be assumed 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 The judge will always believe what the government lawyer says Question 14What is the Canadian judicial system founded on? The presumption of innocence Excellent lawyers Judges who know how to determine if a suspect is guilty or innocent An excellent police force Question 15Who gets special consideration in Canadian courts? The police Politicians Nobody Lawyers
Who settles legal disputes in Canada?
Who enforces the laws in Canada?
What happens if you are accused of a crime, but you cannot afford a lawyer?
What is another name for a provincial trial court?
Who serves as provincial police forces in all provinces and territories except Ontario and Quebec?
What does the phrase "due process" mean?
Which type of court deals with matters concerning the federal government?
Why is Lady Justice blind?
In Canada, who is not required to always follow the law?
What is Canada's highest court?
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?
What does the presumption of innocence mean?
What is the Canadian judicial system founded on?
Who gets special consideration in Canadian courts?
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