The Justice System

Question 1

Define due process

Answer 1

a principle that the government must respect all the legal rights a person is entitled to under the law

Question 2

What types of cases does the Supreme Court hear

Answer 2

Major appeals cases that concern the ultimate application of Canadian law and constitution

Question 3

What types of cases does the Federal Court of Canada hear?

Answer 3

Cases having to do with matters concerning the Federal government

Question 4

Name the two provinces that have their own provincial police service

Answer 4

Quebec and Ontario

Question 5

What year was the current Canadian Flag adopted in?

Answer 5

1965

Question 6

What was the name of the flag that the current flag replaced?

Answer 6

The Canadian Red Ensign

Question 7

What is the Canadian national motto, and what is the english translation?

Answer 7

A mari usque ad mare, “from sea to sea”

Question 8

What does the Peace Tower commemorate, and in what year was it completed?

Answer 8

WWI, completed 1927

Question 9

What is the offical summer and winter sports of Canada?

Answer 9

Lacross and Ice Hockey

Question 10

What year was the Official Languages Act passed?

Answer 10

1969

Question 11

Name two objectives of the Official Languages Act

Answer 11

1. establish French & English equality in Parliament, Federal government, and its institutions
2. maintain and develop official language minority communities
3. promote equality of French and English in Society