Unit 3 Flashcards
Law
Human Rights
Rights so basic that they belong to all humans
Common Law
Laws that are based on rulings made by judges in court cases
Entrenched
When right is given special protection by being explicitly being mentioned in constitution
Discrimination
Action or policy showing prejudice against or in favor of a person or group of people
Criminal Law
Laws that protect your rights in offenses against the public or society.
Civil Law
Laws that protect private rights
Aboriginal
Descendants of first inhabitants of canada
Inuit
Primarily live north of the tree line
Metis
people whose ancestry is mixed first nation and european
Deliberation
long and careful consideration or discussions
Investigation
act or process of examining a crime, problem, statement etc.
Rights
Privileges that are granted and guaranteed by government legislation
Responsibilities
Obligations that go past legal duties including type of behavior that shows respect for rights of others
Freedoms
Privileges so basic they can’t be restricted by laws of government
4 basic freedom:
Which one isn’t guarantee
worship,belief, associate and peaceful assembly
Belief-there are things you cannot say
Grounds on which Discrimination is forbidden
ge, mental or physical ability, color, sex, pardoned convictions, family statue, religion, nationality or ethnic background
5 parts of the Manitoba Justice system and their responsibilities
Citizen-elect government officials, obey laws and possess rights
Government-make laws and punishments, guaranteeing rights and order in society
Police-Responsible for enforcing laws and prevent laws, catch lawbreakers
Courts-interpret the law, decide on guilty or innocent and decide the punishment for them
Prison-cary out punishment, rehabilitate criminals and protect public
What sentences can a person charged under the YCJA get?
Community service, discharge with/without conditions, a fine, , compensation or restitution of victims, community service, probation, intensive support and supervision in community
The main purpose of the senate
Provide representation for regional provincial and minority interests.
Main goals of Senate reform-
Improve ability of the senate to represent and protect regional interests
