civics test

Question 1

What are the 4 types of provincial courts?

Answer 1

1. Family court
   2.Youth justice court
   3.small claims court
   4.criminal court

Question 2

The crown

Answer 2

A group of lawyers accusing someone of committing a crime

Question 3

The defense

Answer 3

A group of lawyers defending someone accused of committing a crime

Question 4

The accused

Answer 4

Somebody who is accused of committing a crime

Question 5

Convicted

Answer 5

Someone who was found guilty of committing a crime

Question 6

Appeal

Answer 6

A second case called by the Crown-almost like a redo

Question 7

Superior courts of province

Answer 7

-highest criminal and civics courts
-have trials and appeal division
-Has jurisdictions for both sections

Question 8

Federal court of Canada

Answer 8

-deals with cases involving the federal government

Question 9

Supreme court of Canada

Answer 9

-Highest appeal in Canada

Question 10

Who is the chief justice and where do they sit

Answer 10

-Richard Wagner + 8 others
-located in Ottawa

Question 11

What is a crime?

Answer 11

A crime is a deliberate, reckless or negligent act that harms a person or causes property damage

Question 12

What is Mens Rea

Answer 12

Where a person has the mindset of wanting to commit a crime, and they think about these acts

Question 13

Actus Reus

Answer 13

This is where a person actually acts on their thoughts and commits a crime.

Question 14

What are the three kind of offences in law

Answer 14

Summary offence, Indictable offence, Hybrid offences

Question 15

What is an example of a summary offence?

Answer 15

Drug possession, disturbance

Question 16

What is an example of indictable offence?

Answer 16

Armed robbery, murder, sexual assault

Question 17

What is an example of a hybrid offence?

Answer 17

possesion of weapon, sexual exploitation, animal cruelty

Question 18

Who participates in a trial?

Answer 18

Judge, jury, defence, crown attorney, count personnel

Question 19

What are the types of court personnel?

Answer 19

Court Clerk, court reporter, court security officer, sheriff, bailiff

Question 20

How many people are in a jury?

Answer 20

12 people.

Question 21

What is a witness?

Answer 21

Someone who can give evidence who has to show up to court

Question 22

What are the 6 types of criminal trial principals?

Answer 22

1. The rule of law
   2.Specific allegation
2. Case to meet
   4.Innocent until prove guilty
3. Open and public trials
   6.Independent and impartial adjudication

Question 23

Who can serve as a jury?

Answer 23

-someone 18 years or older
- a canadian citizen
-someone who doesn’t already work for the government

Question 24

What’s a leading question?

Answer 24

Suggests to a witness a specific answer

Question 25

What’s a hearsay statement?

Answer 25

Evidence given by witness that they heard from someone else (game of telephone)

Question 26

what is an Opinion statement?

Answer 26

A witness cannot give their own personal opinion

Question 27

what are Irrelevent questions?

Answer 27

Questions that don’t relate to the trial

Question 28

What are the 3 types of evidence and what are they?

Answer 28

1. 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.

Question 29

How many points do you need to become a canadian citizen?

Answer 29

67.

Question 30

when did the British North American Act start ?

Answer 30

July 1 1867

Question 31

what are three sections in the charter of rights and freedoms?

Answer 31

Section 28- gender equality rights
Section 3- democratic rights
Section 11(f)- trial by jury

Question 32

What is a case to meet?

Answer 32

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.

Question 33

What is the charter of rights and freedoms and why is it important?

Answer 33

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.

Question 34

How does the judicial system work and why is it important?

Answer 34

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

Question 35

Why is the US election important, how does it affect Canada?

Answer 35

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.