Courtroom Basics
Canadian Law
Crime & Punishment
Rights & Freedoms
Mixed Bag
100
What do we call the person accused of a crime?
The defendant (or accused)
100
At what age can most Canadians vote?
18
100
What crime involves stealing from a store?
Shoplifting
100
What freedom allows people to share opinions publicly?
Freedom of expression
100
What is the purpose of laws in society?
To maintain order, safety, and fairness
200
True or False: A judge decides guilt in every trial.
False — sometimes a jury does
200
What is the highest court in Canada?
Supreme Court of Canada
200
What is self-defense?
Protecting yourself from harm using reasonable force
200
True or False: Police always need a warrant to search someone.
False
200
What do you call a punishment where someone pays money for breaking a law?
A fine
300
What does “objection!” mean in court?
A lawyer disagrees with something happening in court
300
What document protects basic rights and freedoms in Canada?
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
300
What is the purpose of jail or prison?
To punish crimes, protect society, and sometimes rehabilitate offenders
300
What right allows a person to remain silent when questioned by police?
The right to remain silent
300
If someone uses a singer’s music without permission, what law could they break?
Copyright law
400
What is the difference between criminal law and civil law?
Criminal law deals with crimes against society, while civil law deals with disputes between people or groups
400
Name one Canadian law school.
Examples: University of Toronto Faculty of Law, Osgoode Hall Law School, McGill University Faculty of Law
400
What does “innocent until proven guilty” mean?
A person is considered innocent unless proven guilty in court
400
What freedom protects religious beliefs in Canada?
Freedom of religion
400
Which prestigious law school does Elle Woods from legally blonde attend?
Harvard Law school
500
What does the term “burden of proof” mean?
The responsibility to prove a claim in court (usually on the prosecution in criminal cases)
500
Which level of government makes criminal laws in Canada?
The federal government
500
What is the difference between a witness and a suspect?
A witness saw something; a suspect may have committed the crime
500
What is discrimination?
Treating someone unfairly because of characteristics like race, gender, religion, etc.
500
What is this figure called?/ who is in this figure?
Lady justice