Study Guide


# Question
1 What does the Canadian justice system guarantee to every individual?
2 What does the principle of "due process" mean?
3 In the Canadian judicial system, what does "presumption of innocence" mean?
4 Canada’s legal system is built on which of the following key principles?
5 Who has the authority to create laws in Canada?
6 What is the role of the courts in Canada?
7 What best defines "law" in Canada?
8 How are laws enforced in Canada?
9 To whom does the law in Canada apply?
10 In Canada, who is considered above the law?
11 The Canadian laws are intended to:
12 Which is the highest court in Canada?
13 What does the Federal Court of Canada deal with?
14 Which of the following is NOT a provincial court in Canada?
15 In Canada, who is responsible for enforcing laws and ensuring public safety?
16 What is the main role of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)?
17 Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the RCMP?
18 What does "RCMP" stand for?
19 What does "RCAF" stand for?
20 Besides enforcing federal laws, what other role does the RCMP serve?
21 In which provinces do the RCMP not serve as the provincial police?
22 In Canada, can you question the police about their service or conduct if you feel you need to?
23 In Canada, are you allowed to question the police about their service or conduct?
24 In Canada, what can you do if you cannot afford a lawyer?
25 The appeal court and a trial court are sometimes called:
26 Where are smaller offenses such as traffic violations addressed in Canada?
27 Which court deals with civil cases involving small sums of money in Canada?
28 What is the role of prisons in Canada?
29 Which of the following have their own provincial police force?