Careers in the law
Who do you call when you see someone steal shampoo from a store?
The police
True or False:
You need to be a lawyer for at least 10 years in order to be a Judge in Canada?
True
What document, which is part of the Canadian Constitution, sets out the rights and freedoms we can enjoy in Canada as a part of free and democratic society?
Charter of Rights and Freedoms
True or False:
When charged with a crime, you are guilty until proven innocent
False
You are presumed innocent until proven guilty
How many Justices (judges) sit on the Supreme Court of Canada?
9
What officer is responsible for executing court orders?
Sheriff officer
Fill in the blank:
The ----------- and Provincial and Territorial governments are all responsible for the judicial system in Canada
Federal
True or False:
Do we have freedom of speech in Canada?
True
Who will listen to the witnesses, consider the evidence and determine if you will be found guilty or not guilty?
A Judge
Where is the Supreme Court of Canada located?
What is the title of someone who fights for the rights of a defendant
Defence Lawyer
How many levels of court does Canada have?
4
1.) Provincial and territorial (lower) courts
2.) Provincial and territorial superior courts
3.) Provincial and territorial courts of appeal and the Federal Court of Appeal
4.) The Supreme Court of Canada
True or false:
In Canada, we have freedom to carry firearms
FALSE!
Fill in the blank:
While the legislature makes up the law, it is up to the ------ to interpret the law
Courts
While the legislature makes up the law, it is up to the courts to interpret the law
What is the voting age in Canada?
18
A lawyer who works for the government and represents all of society is called what?
A Crown attorney
Which courts deal with: most criminal offences, except the most serious ones, family law matters, traffic and bylaw violations etc?
Provincial and Territorial courts
Fill in the blank:
"Section 7: everyone has the right to -------, liberty, and security of the person... in accordance with the principles of fundamental justice"
Life
Section 7: everyone has the right to Life, liberty, and security of the person... in accordance with the principles of fundamental justice"
After a trial, if participants are not happy with a decision, what can they do?
Appeal to a higher court
The youth criminal justice act applies to which age groups:
a. 10-15 year-olds
b. 16-18 year-olds
c. 12-17 year-olds
c> 12-17 year-olds
Someone who is responsible for performing different administrative and legal procedures for the office of high sheriff and the Supreme and Provincials court is called a what?
Court Clerk
What is the color of the robes worn by the Judges at hearings?
Black
Which of the following is NOT a fundamental freedom listed in the Charter?
a. Freedom of Religion
b. Freedom of expression
c. Freedom to bear arms
d.) Freedom of peaceful assembly
c.) Freedom to bear arms
In a criminal law jury, how many jurors are selected?
12
Which law has the purpose of preventing crime and helping rehabilitating young people?