civics test Flashcards
What are the 4 types of provincial courts?
- Family court
2.Youth justice court
3.small claims court
4.criminal court
The crown
A group of lawyers accusing someone of committing a crime
The defense
A group of lawyers defending someone accused of committing a crime
The accused
Somebody who is accused of committing a crime
Convicted
Someone who was found guilty of committing a crime
Appeal
A second case called by the Crown-almost like a redo
Superior courts of province
-highest criminal and civics courts
-have trials and appeal division
-Has jurisdictions for both sections
Federal court of Canada
-deals with cases involving the federal government
Supreme court of Canada
-Highest appeal in Canada
Who is the chief justice and where do they sit
-Richard Wagner + 8 others
-located in Ottawa
What is a crime?
A crime is a deliberate, reckless or negligent act that harms a person or causes property damage
What is Mens Rea
Where a person has the mindset of wanting to commit a crime, and they think about these acts
Actus Reus
This is where a person actually acts on their thoughts and commits a crime.
What are the three kind of offences in law
Summary offence, Indictable offence, Hybrid offences
What is an example of a summary offence?
Drug possession, disturbance
What is an example of indictable offence?
Armed robbery, murder, sexual assault
What is an example of a hybrid offence?
possesion of weapon, sexual exploitation, animal cruelty
Who participates in a trial?
Judge, jury, defence, crown attorney, count personnel
What are the types of court personnel?
Court Clerk, court reporter, court security officer, sheriff, bailiff
How many people are in a jury?
12 people.
What is a witness?
Someone who can give evidence who has to show up to court
What are the 6 types of criminal trial principals?
- The rule of law
2.Specific allegation - Case to meet
4.Innocent until prove guilty - Open and public trials
6.Independent and impartial adjudication
Who can serve as a jury?
-someone 18 years or older
- a canadian citizen
-someone who doesn’t already work for the government
What’s a leading question?
Suggests to a witness a specific answer
What’s a hearsay statement?
Evidence given by witness that they heard from someone else (game of telephone)
what is an Opinion statement?
A witness cannot give their own personal opinion
what are Irrelevent questions?
Questions that don’t relate to the trial
What are the 3 types of evidence and what are they?
- Direct-eyewitness testimony by a witness to prove a fact
2.Circumstantial- Indirect evidence that helps erase doubt of the defendant’s guilt
3.Character-Makes it likely that the defendant is someone who’s personality makes it seem that they would or wouldn’t have committed the crime.
How many points do you need to become a canadian citizen?
67.
when did the British North American Act start ?
July 1 1867
what are three sections in the charter of rights and freedoms?
Section 28- gender equality rights
Section 3- democratic rights
Section 11(f)- trial by jury
What is a case to meet?
Having enough evidence or good reasoning to bring to court. You need to have proof or things that back up ur statement. Overall it’s pretty much just making sure you have a solid reason to attend court.
What is the charter of rights and freedoms and why is it important?
They are certain rights that the government must follow. It’s important because it keeps the government from abusing its power and ensures everybody is being treated equally.
How does the judicial system work and why is it important?
It’s a part of the government that deal with laws and justice. It makes sure laws are fair and protect people. It included court where judges listen, make decisions and enforce laws
Why is the US election important, how does it affect Canada?
Tariffs- making goods more expensive in the US, which may affect the amount of sales in Canada. If the change the energy policies and want more renewable energy canada’s oil industry would be harmed.
