Social Chapter 2

Question 1

Equitable

Answer 1

governed by rules that apply to everyone, taking into account individual needs and circumstances

Question 2

Justice

Answer 2

applying laws

Question 3

Justice system

Answer 3

the institutions and procedures for applying laws in a society

Question 4

Legislation

Answer 4

laws created through the legislative process

Question 5

Criminal Code

Answer 5

a law that codifies most criminal offences and procedures in Canada

Question 6

Prosecution

Answer 6

the institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge

Question 7

Defense

Answer 7

the side of the person on who committed the crime and is defending themselves

Question 8

Sequester

Answer 8

to isolate or hide away

Question 9

Jury

Answer 9

a body of typically 12 people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case on a basis of evidence presented to them in court

Question 10

Criminal record

Answer 10

a permanent record of breaking the law

Question 11

Rehabilitate

Answer 11

to reinstate positive behaviours and attitudes

Question 12

Reintegrate

Answer 12

to make part of again

Question 13

Elizabeth Fry Society

Answer 13

Canadian Justice Society advocacy group that works with women and girls

Question 14

John Howard Society

Answer 14

justice advocacy group dealing with all youth

Question 15

Community Service

Answer 15

help in the community performed as part of a sentence, such as assisting with community clean up or food bank