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Question 1What is another name for a provincial trial court? Court of Queen's Bench Court of the Province Court of Trial Court of Criminal Activities Question 2In 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 3Which of these phrases describes how Canada is governed? Legalism Principles that judges must interpret An organized system of laws Laws must be followed by most people Question 4What 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 cases must be duly processed All those suspected of a crime must be processed quickly There is a due-date for criminal trials Question 5Why is Lady Justice blind? To represent that justice is blind to everything but the facts of the case It is an ancient symbol of doing the right thing To show that handicapped people can also expect justice This is the ancient Greek way of representing wise women Question 6Who makes the laws in Canada? Lawyers Judges Elected representatives Political parties Question 7In Canada, who is not required to always follow the law? Politicians Judges Everyone is required to follow the law Police officers Question 8Who enforces laws in Canada's big cities? Provincial police forces and the RCMP Municipal police forces The RCMP Provincial police forces Question 9What does the Canadian justice system guarantee everyone? Unlimited legal advice An individual cell while you wait for your trial Due process A way to pay for your crimes Question 10What 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 always admit that you have broken the law If you cannot afford a lawyer, you should borrow money to hire one If you cannot afford a lawyer, most communities have legal aid services available for free or at a low cost Question 11Which types of court exist in most provinces? An appeal court and a trial court A peal court and a trial court An appeal court and a provincial court A provincial court and a national court Question 12How does the Canadian legal system ensure that the values of Canadians are reflected in Canadian laws? Laws are made by representatives who are selected by the Prime Minister Laws are made by representatives who are elected by political parties Laws are made by representatives who are experts in the law Laws are made by representatives who are elected by Canadians Question 13Which two provinces have provincial police forces? Alberta and British Columbia Manitoba and Prince Edward Island Ontario and Quebec Nova Scotia and Newfoundland Question 14Who serves as provincial police forces in all provinces and territories except Ontario and Quebec? Provincial police forces The militia The RCMP Provincial police forces and the RCMP Question 15Which 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 Only the RCMP Some municipal police forces This does not exist in Canada because it is not necessary
What is another name for a provincial trial court?
In addition to appeal court and trial courts, what other types of provincial courts exist?
Which of these phrases describes how Canada is governed?
What does the phrase "due process" mean?
Why is Lady Justice blind?
Who makes the laws in Canada?
In Canada, who is not required to always follow the law?
Who enforces laws in Canada's big cities?
What does the Canadian justice system guarantee everyone?
What happens if you are accused of a crime, but you cannot afford a lawyer?
Which types of court exist in most provinces?
How does the Canadian legal system ensure that the values of Canadians are reflected in Canadian laws?
Which two provinces have provincial police forces?
Who serves as provincial police forces in all provinces and territories except Ontario and Quebec?
Which police forces have a process by which people can bring their concerns about the police to the attention of the police?
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