Government
What are the branches of Government in Canada?
Judicial, Legislative, Executive
What is the name of a law that has not been passed yet?
A Bill
What is the name of the act that young offenders are "charged" under?
The Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA)
What is the name of our current Prime mInister?
Justin Trudeau
There are three reasons that the indigenous population has a challenge in participating in the Canadian government?
Associate voting with assimilating, does not reflect their traditions and values and they find it difficult to elect representatives
What are the two bodies that make up the legislative branch?
House of Commons and Senate
Where can people go to fight against a law?
The Supreme Court
What consequences other than jail do young offenders have?
Counseling, community service, restitution
The monarch is Canada's head of state and is represented by....
The Governor General
What do we have to be careful with when consuming media?
Bias
What branch of government applies and interprets the law?
Judicial
Who gives royal assent?
The Governor General
What are the goals of the YCJA
to rehabilitate and reintegrate the young offender into society
The Prime Minister is apart of which branch?
Executive
How old do you have to be to sit on a jury?
18
What is a minority government?
When the winning party elected to run government has less then half the total votes but still has more than everyone else
How many readings does a bill go through?
Three (plus the committee, report stage and royal ascent)
What rights do you have?
Remain silent
Talk to a lawyer, parents or guardian
Have your parents with you during questioning
To have a lawyer if you go to court
Members of parliament are voted in and represent....
their constituents/ one riding or district
How do elders play a role in Canada's Justice System?
Through youth justice committees and sentencing circles
What is popular vote?
Total votes cast in an election (you can still lose)
List the stages in order
First Reading, Second reading, committee stage, report stage, third reading, royal ascent
What is the act that adults are charged under
Criminal code of Canada
The Senate is not elected but appointed by PM. Who do they represent?
Canada's minorities and the rights of Canada's regions
Advocacy groups are run by...
people who are not involved in government