Architecture
History
System
The Justices
Potpourri
100

The architect of the Supreme Court was __________.

Ernest Cormier

100

From 1875 - 1927 where was our highest court located?

London, England

100

The Supreme Court makes decisions of ________ importance

national

100

How many justices sit on the Supreme Court?

9

100

How many judges are from Quebec?

3

200

What ideal did he value, symmetry, proportion or scale?

symmetry

200

What was the name of that court?

The Privy Council

200

All cases start at the first leve - the ______ court level

trial
200

How many justices first sat on the Supreme Court?

6

200

What two types of law must justices be familiar with?

Civil Law and Common Law

300

The roof of the Supreme Court is done in this style, from the French word meaning 'castle'.

Chateau

300

When did construction on the current building begin?

1938

300

What do judges do?

Render decisions.
300

When was a 7th judge added to the bench?

1927

300

At what age do justices retire?

75

400

The architect not only designed the building but also

the insignia and window grills

400

Did the Queen address Canadians in both French and English upon laying the cornerstone of the Supreme Court?

Yes

400

The courts of appeal exist at the provincial and federal level. True or False?

True

400

Who was the first woman justice at the Supreme Court?

The Honourable Bertha Wilson
400

Our Supreme Court is bijuridicial and _________

bilingual

500

He put the _________ behind the main courtroom.

Judges' Conference Room

500

When was the court able to sit in the new building?

1946

500

References are a way for government to ask constitutional questions. True or False?

True

500

Who is the Honourable Richard Wagner?

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada

500

What does it mean when Canada flags fly from both flagpoles in front of the Supreme Court?

That the court is in session