Bills! Bills! Bills!
A bill is...
A proposed law
Which branch of government makes laws?
The legislative branch
A political party puts forth a person for what?
To be the next PM
Citizens can participate in the justice system in many ways. What is one way they may do so?
Jury Duty, Knowing the Law, J.A.G.s, Following the Law
The YCJA applies to people of what age?
12 - 17
The first group to vote on a bill is who?
The House of Commons
Members of Parliament provide a voice to those who elect them. TRUE or FALSE
TRUE. They are elected based on ridings
How do Conservatives feel taxes should be changed?
They should be lowered
Creating laws is a responsibility of Canadian citizens. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
18 year old Thomas has been caught stealing canned food. What is the most minor punishment that an officer would give him?
A charge. The YCJA does not apply to him.
What does the Senate provide for the bill?
"Second Sober Thought"
A group of people are pressuring the government to change the law on snowball fighting. What would this group be known as?
A lobby group
Which is a correct statement regarding political parties?
I. Their members all have similar values.
II. They influence the government to change laws.
III. They allow businessmen to gather and debate politics.
I. Their members all have similar values.
Which of the following is required by law of citizens?
I. Justice Committees
II. Jury Duty
III. Campaigning
IV. Lobbying
II. Jury Duty
The YCJA demands that a trial for a youth also include a Jury of young persons. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
Who predominantly proposes bills?
The prime minister or cabinet ministers
In addition to representing all regions of Canada, the Senate also represents who?
Minorities
Political parties are generally created to represent regions of Canada in government. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE. They are created to represent values and ideas in government.
Elizabeth Fry Society
What are the 4 factors that may influence the severity of a youth's punishment.
History of the offender
Severity of the Crime
The attitude of the youth
Circumstances that may surround the youth's life
What is "Sober second thought"?
A second debate and vote on a bill
Who (not the branch) is responsible for interpreting the laws?
The (Supreme) Court(s) of Canada
Political parties are formed to...
Create policies to deal with issues facing society
If an accused offender did not know about the law they broke, how will that affect their sentence?
It will not.
Why has the youth incarceration (prison) rate decreased?
The justice system is encouraged to use alternative measures when dealing with youth offenders.