Legislative process
The initial draft of a proposed new law introduces into Parliment before it is voted on is called a _____.
Bill
The body of law that defines _____ offences, regulates the apprehension, charging and trial of suspected person.
Criminal
Consisting of nine justices, this is the highest court and final courts and final court of appeal in Canada is ____.
Supreme Court of Canada
What does "Actus Reus" mean?
Guilty of action or Guilty act
What were the Tuttons convicted for?
Criminal Negligence
The upper house of Parliment that must review, debate, and pass every bill before it can receive Royal Assent.
The Senate
The law that deals with different countries
International law
Where cases start, evidence is presented, wittnesses testify and a judge or jury determines the facts and legal verdict.
Superior courts
What is the amendment that was established in 1982
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (CCRF)
When called to the stand, Mona Lisa was used as what type of witness?
Expert Eye-Witness
The formal approval that turns a past bill into an Act
The Royal Assent
The law that enforces agreements between individuals or organizations
Private law
The set of rules requiring the agreement of 7 provinces representing at least 50% of the population to change the Canadian Constitution Act.
Amending Formula
What is it called when the government uses their power to harm an individual or company?
Power Imbalance
In the movie, "My Cousin Vinny", when was the first time the government violated Bill and Stan's rights and freedoms?
When the police did not inform Bill and Stan of their rights and freedoms.
The official publishable document that countains all law passed by the Parliment once they recieve the Royal Assent.
A statute (or Act)
Justin passed away, according to his will all of his assest will go to charity. However, Justin's daughter, Selena believes that all the assest should go to her, she goes to court to try to fight for the assest. What category of law would this be under?
Will and Estate law
A branch of superior court of justice that handels civil disputes for money or personal property, up to $50,000.
Small claims court
Which British law influenced Canadian law.
English Common law
Why did the Driscolls not want to take their daughter to the hospital?
Their religion opposed modern medicine
When can members question witnesses, propose and vote on amendments to pass a bill
Royal commitee (Between 2nd and 3rd readings/stages)
An American company violated Ontario's Consumer Protection Act; the civilians file a lawsuit to court. Which category law can they sue the company under?
Tort law
A person, party or legal entity that appeals a lower courts judgement, conviction or order to a higher court.
Appellant
Which act distiguishes the difference in powers to make laws within different types of government?
BNA act
Which subsection under section 265 was Mr. Currier sued for?
C