Unit 1 Review

Question 1

7 types of law

Answer 1

-Case
-Statue
-Criminal
-Civil
-Military
-Martial
-International

Question 2

Case law

Answer 2

A record of last decisions
(judge makes a decision in a trial it’s recorded in case law.)

Question 3

Statue Law

Answer 3

A written law

Question 4

Criminal Law

Answer 4

Laws that deal with behaviour that threatens the peace and security of society.

Question 5

Civil Law and other name

Answer 5

Deals with private relationships of individuals (tort law)

Question 6

Military Law

Answer 6

Deals with disciplinary problems in the military

Question 7

Martial law

Answer 7

Suspension of the ordinary law and a temporary government consisting of the military taking over.

Question 8

International law

Answer 8

Treaties or trade agreements between countries

Question 9

Types of Court structure

Answer 9

Question 10

Provincial court

Answer 10

-Handles less serious cases quickly because the rules are less complicated
-Doesn’t use juries
-13 in Saskatchewan
-4 Types( criminal, youth, family, small claims)

Question 11

Court of queens bench

Answer 11

-Handles serious criminal and civil cases
-12 in Saskatchewan
-Appeals from provincial court
-Jury if chosen by the accused

Question 12

Sask court of appeals

Answer 12

-Appeals of criminal or civil matters
-Not trial conducted
-only in Regina

Question 13

Supreme Court of Canada

Answer 13

-Criminal or civil cases
-Choses what cases it heats
-Highest court
-Located in Ottawa
-Made of 8 judges and chief justice

Question 14

Appeal

Answer 14

-Ask a higher court to reconsider the case
-New evidence or mistake made

Question 15

Courtroom structure

Answer 15

Question 16

Judge

Answer 16

-Ensures law is followed
-Ask questions to clarify testimony
-Judge makes decision if no jury
-Decides sentence if there is jury

Question 17

Court Clerk

Answer 17

-Assists judge
-Keeps court records
-Swears in witnesses

Question 18

Witnesses

Answer 18

-Sworn to tell the truth
-Testify voluntarily or ordered by the court

Question 19

Jury

Answer 19

-Decide if guilty or not
-Criminal 12 people
-Civil 6 people or none

Question 20

Lawyers types

Answer 20

-Crown prosecutor
-Defence attorney

Question 21

Crown prosecutor

Answer 21

Represents the department of justice and proves beyond reasonable doubt accused is guilty

Question 22

Defence attorney

Answer 22

Represents accused prove there is doubt accused is guilty

Question 23

Plaintiffs

Answer 23

Person who is suing in a civil trial

Question 24

Defendant

Answer 24

Person being sued

Question 25

Charter of rights and freedoms

Answer 25

Our rights that prevent us from unfair treatment from people and the government

Question 26

Points of the charter

Answer 26

-Freedom of religion -Freedom of expression -Freedom of peaceful assembly -Right to a democratic government -Right to move freely between provinces -Equality rights -Indigenous rights -Official languages

Question 27

Freedom of religion

Answer 27

Practice any religion in Canada without fear of prosecution

Question 28

Freedom of expression

Answer 28

Thought belief and opinion

Question 29

Freedom of peaceful assembly

Answer 29

Allows public to go on strike

Question 30

Right to democratic government

Answer 30

Vote and let leaders be re elected

Question 31

Precedent

Answer 31

First ruling setting a standard for all future cases.

Question 32

Bylaw

Answer 32

A written law made by cities, towns, municipalities

Question 33

Ombudsman

Answer 33

-Employee of the government -Cant be influenced by government -Intervene in a dispute between the government and person filing the complaint -Neutral person helps resolve this dispute

Question 34

Summons

Answer 34

Witness being ordered by the court to attend