Unit 1

Question 1

Case law

Answer 1

a record of past decisions

Question 2

Statute law

Answer 2

a written law

Question 3

Criminal law

Answer 3

laws that deal with behaviours that threaten the peace and security of society

Question 4

Civil law

Answer 4

laws that deal with the private relationships of individuals

Question 5

Military law

Answer 5

deals strictly with issues within the military

Question 6

Martial Law

Answer 6

the suspension of the ordinary law and temporary government consisting of military will take over

Question 7

International law

Answer 7

treaties or trade agreements between countries

Question 8

Court System order

Answer 8

Supreme court of Canada
Saskatchewan Court of Appeals
Court of Queens Bench
Provincial Court
-criminal
-youth
-family
-small claims

Question 9

Provincial Court

Answer 9

handles less serious cases quickly because the rules of the court are less complicated or less formal

Question 10

Court of Queens Bench

Answer 10

handles the more serious criminal and civil cases

Question 11

Saskatchewan Court of Appeals

Answer 11

hears appeals only, does not conduct trials, only in Regina

Question 12

Supreme Court of Canada

Answer 12

highest court in Canada, located in Ottawa

Question 13

Courtroom

Answer 13

Judge
Witness Clerk
Jury
Defense/ Crown Prosecutor
defendant or Plantiff

   Bailiff                Accused  —————-   \\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
                      Public

Question 14

Judge

Answer 14

ensures that Canadian law is followed correctly and that the rules and procedures of the court are correct

Question 15

Court Clerk

Answer 15

assists the Judge and keeps all the court records, swears in the witnesses

Question 16

Witnesses

Answer 16

sworn to tell the truth

Question 17

Jury

Answer 17

listen to evidence and render a verdict
criminal- 12 ppl
civil- 6 ppl

Question 18

Crown Prosecutor

Answer 18

must prove beyond a reasonable doubt the accused is guilty

Question 19

Defence Attorney

Answer 19

represents accused, does not have to prove innocence just that there is a doubt

Question 20

Plaintiff

Answer 20

person who is suing in a civil trial

Question 21

Defendant

Answer 21

person being sued

Question 22

Charter of rights and freedoms

Answer 22

protects basic rights and freedoms that are essential to keeping Canada a free and democratic society

1960 Bill of Rights was passed by Parliament but Canada did not have a Constitution it could be changed by whoever was in power

1982- The Constitution Act was passed and is part of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Now Canadians Civil Rights are Guaranteed

Question 23

Civil Rights

Answer 23

protect us from unfair treatment from the government

Question 24

Human Rights

Answer 24

protect us from discrimination from individuals

Question 25

Ombudsman

Answer 25

appointed by the legeslative assembly, mediates disputes between the government and the person lodging the complaint

Question 26

Precedent

Answer 26

the first ruling that will set a standard for all future cases

Question 27

Summons

Answer 27

an order to appear before a judge

Question 28

7 Types of Law

Answer 28

Case
Statute
Civil
Criminal
International
Military
Martial

Question 29

Points From the Charter

Answer 29

1. Freedom of Religion- you may practice any religion in Canada without fear of persecution
2. Freedom of Expression (thought, belief and opinion)
3. Freedom of Peaceful Assembly- allows public demonstrations or striking workers to picket (destructive & 12+ ppl it’s a riot)
4. Right to a Democratic Govt- right to vote, leaders have to be re elected
5. Right to move freely between Provinces
6. Equality Rights (between gender, races etc. )
7. Indigenous Rights
8. Official Languages (English and French)