Justice System Flashcards
Which of the following is NOT true concerning lawyers and getting legal help?
- If you cannot pay for a lawyer, you are out of luck
- Lawyers can help you with legal problems
- Lawyers can act for you in court
- If you cannot pay for a lawyer, there are many legal aid services available
If you cannot pay for a lawyer, you are out of luck
In Canada, are you allowed to question the police about their service or conduct?
Yes, if you feel you need to
Who makes the laws, or the written rules, under which Canada is governed?
They are made by elected representatives
Which is NOT true about Canada’s legal system?
- Everyone is innocent until proven guilty
- Everyone is guaranteed due process under the law
- Presumption of guilt until proven innocent
- Presumption of innocence until proven guilty
Presumption of guilt until proven innocent
There are provincial police forces in which two provinces?
The Central Provinces (Quebec and Ontario)
The law in Canada applies to?
Everyone
Who enforces the federal laws throughout Canada?
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
What is the role of the courts in Canada?
To settle disputes
This is NOT a role of the police:
- Enforcing the law
- Keeping people safe
- Helping out in many situations, such as an accident
- Violating one’s legal rights
Violating one’s legal rights
What is Canada’s highest court?
The Supreme Court of Canada
What is due process?
Respecting all of the legal rights a person is entitled to under the law
Which court deals with matters concerning the federal government?
The Federal Court
Where are there municipal police departments?
In all provinces
