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Question 1Which of these phrases describes how Canada is governed? An organized system of laws Legalism Principles that judges must interpret Laws must be followed by most people Question 2What is the Canadian judicial system founded on? An excellent police force Judges who know how to determine if a suspect is guilty or innocent The presumption of innocence Excellent lawyers Question 3What 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 All cases must be duly processed There is a due-date for criminal trials Question 4Who gets special consideration in Canadian courts? Nobody The police Lawyers Politicians Question 5In Canada, who is not required to always follow the law? Judges Everyone is required to follow the law Police officers Politicians Question 6Who settles legal disputes in Canada? The courts The government Political parties The police Question 7Which types of court exist in most provinces? A peal court and a trial court An appeal court and a provincial court An appeal court and a trial court A provincial court and a national court Question 8Who serves as provincial police forces in all provinces and territories except Ontario and Quebec? The militia Provincial police forces Provincial police forces and the RCMP The RCMP Question 9How does the Canadian legal system ensure that the values of Canadians are reflected in Canadian laws? Laws are made by representatives who are experts in the law Laws are made by representatives who are selected by the Prime Minister Laws are made by representatives who are elected by Canadians Laws are made by representatives who are elected by political parties Question 10Where do the RCMP enforce federal laws? In Canada and around the world In rural areas across Canada Throughout Canada In the jail system Question 11What does the presumption of innocence mean? The judge will always believe what the government lawyer says 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 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 Only the RCMP This does not exist in Canada because it is not necessary Some municipal police forces Question 13How are laws useful to society? They let police decide which laws to enforce They explain every detail of how Canadians must live They give people rules to follow They provide a peaceful way to settle disputes Question 14Which two provinces have provincial police forces? Nova Scotia and Newfoundland Ontario and Quebec Alberta and British Columbia Manitoba and Prince Edward Island Question 15In Canada, who may question the police about their actions? The government Everybody Other police officers Judges
Which of these phrases describes how Canada is governed?
What is the Canadian judicial system founded on?
What does the phrase "due process" mean?
Who gets special consideration in Canadian courts?
In Canada, who is not required to always follow the law?
Who settles legal disputes in Canada?
Which types of court exist in most provinces?
Who serves as provincial police forces in all provinces and territories except Ontario and Quebec?
How does the Canadian legal system ensure that the values of Canadians are reflected in Canadian laws?
Where do the RCMP enforce federal laws?
What does the presumption of innocence mean?
Which police forces have a process by which people can bring their concerns about the police to the attention of the police?
How are laws useful to society?
Which two provinces have provincial police forces?
In Canada, who may question the police about their actions?
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