Civics Judicial Quiz

Civics Judicial Quiz

a quiz on the canadian judicial system that I made to study for my civics test.

published on November 01, 2011
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Name 1 thing that laws do.

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What do laws restrict?

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Name another thing that laws do.

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Name the last thing that laws do.

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What is the Rule of Law?

means no-one is above the law
means all individuals must obey the law
equality before the law
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What is the judicial system made of?

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What is the highest court?

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Judges can be fired from their positions.

True
False
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the law that deals with breaking the criminal code of canada is _________ law

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the law that deals with personal matters is __________ law.

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The freedom to vote is an example of a D___________ freedom

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Name a fundamental freedom.

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In a criminal case, the defendant is___________.

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In a civil case, the plaintiff ______ the defendant.

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What is the name of the prosecuter in a criminal case?

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What is the name of the prosecutor in a civil case?

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The less serious crimes in a criminal offence(ex. stealing small amount of money)

Summary offence
Indictable offence
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The more serious crimes in a criminal offence
( ex. murder)

Summary
Indictable
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Name 1 requirement of a crime.

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what is the term for a pre-trial that is held?

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What is a the term for a federal prison for serious offenders?

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An arrest is made before the search warrant.

True
False
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the crown attorney is located on the right side of the supreme court.

True
False
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Name the four things a judge considers when sentencing.

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If you are sentenced to 2 years less a day, where do you go?

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If you are sentenced to 2 years or more where do you go?

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The faint hope clause allows murderers to apply for parole afer 20 years in jail

True
False