The Justice System, Discover Canada study guide, part 7

All 14 questions in this practice set, each with the right answer, the reason, and where it is in Discover Canada. Try the questions first.

1. Question 1. Who must obey the law in Canada?

   • A. Everyone, including judges and police
   • B. Only citizens, not visitors or residents
   • C. Only people who do not work for the government
   • D. Only adults who were born in Canada

   Answer: A. Everyone, including judges and police

   Judges, politicians and police are not above the law: it applies to everyone.

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2. Question 2. In criminal cases, what is the justice system founded on?

   • A. The presumption of guilt
   • B. The opinion of the police
   • C. The wishes of the victim
   • D. The presumption of innocence

   Answer: D. The presumption of innocence

   The justice system is founded on the presumption of innocence: everyone is innocent until proven guilty.

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3. Question 3. Which of these is a purpose of laws, according to the guide?

   • A. To protect the government from criticism
   • B. To decide which religion people must follow
   • C. To set the price of food and other goods
   • D. To give people a peaceful way to resolve disputes

   Answer: D. To give people a peaceful way to resolve disputes

   Laws keep order, give a peaceful way to settle disputes and express Canadians' values and beliefs.

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4. Question 4. What is the job of the police?

   • A. To make the laws and change them
   • B. To enforce the law and keep people safe
   • C. To decide court cases and set punishments
   • D. To choose judges for the courts

   Answer: B. To enforce the law and keep people safe

   Police officers enforce the law and protect people's safety.

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5. Question 5. True or false. In Canada, the police are there to help you.

   • A. True
   • B. False

   Answer: A. True

   The guide reminds readers that the police are there to help. You can go to them if you are in trouble or see a crime.

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6. Question 6. Which type of court deals with civil cases involving small amounts of money?

   • A. The Supreme Court of Canada
   • B. The Federal Court of Canada
   • C. Traffic court
   • D. Small claims court

   Answer: D. Small claims court

   Civil cases about small sums of money go to small claims courts.

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7. Question 7. What is the role of the courts in Canada?

   • A. To make laws
   • B. To elect the government
   • C. To settle disputes
   • D. To collect taxes

   Answer: C. To settle disputes

   Courts settle disputes. Elected representatives make laws, and police enforce them.

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8. Question 8. According to the guide, laws are written rules that are meant to do what?

   • A. Protect the government from voters
   • B. Replace the courts
   • C. Guide people in society
   • D. Apply only to new citizens

   Answer: C. Guide people in society

   Laws are rules in writing, made by elected representatives to guide people in society.

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9. Question 9. In which situation can you turn to the police for help?

   • A. Only if you are a Canadian citizen
   • B. Only during office business hours
   • C. After an accident, a theft or an assault
   • D. Only if a lawyer comes with you

   Answer: C. After an accident, a theft or an assault

   You can go to the police after an accident, theft or assault, if you see a crime, or if someone you know is missing.

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10. Question 10. Can you raise questions about how the police behave or serve you?

    • A. No; questioning the police is against the law
    • B. Only by writing to a Member of Parliament
    • C. Yes; almost all forces have a way to raise concerns
    • D. Only if a lawyer asks the questions for you

    Answer: C. Yes; almost all forces have a way to raise concerns

    You may question the police about how they serve or behave. Almost every force has a way to raise concerns.

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11. Question 11. Which provinces have city or town police forces?

    • A. Only Ontario and Quebec
    • B. All provinces
    • C. Only the Prairie provinces
    • D. No provinces

    Answer: B. All provinces

    Every province has municipal police departments, and Ontario and Quebec have provincial police as well.

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12. Question 12. True or false. In Canada, it is against the law to complain about the conduct of a police officer.

    • A. True
    • B. False

    Answer: B. False

    You are free to ask about how police serve and behave, and almost every force has a way to raise concerns.

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13. Question 13. What can lawyers do for you?

    • A. Make new laws that suit your own case better
    • B. Arrest people who owe you money or property
    • C. Vote in elections in your place
    • D. Advise you on legal matters and act for you in court

    Answer: D. Advise you on legal matters and act for you in court

    If you have a legal problem, a lawyer can give advice and represent you in court.

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14. Question 14. Besides enforcing federal laws, what else is the RCMP in most provinces and territories?

    • A. The provincial or territorial police
    • B. The national army reserve
    • C. The Canadian Coast Guard
    • D. The provincial court system

    Answer: A. The provincial or territorial police

    Except in Ontario and Quebec, the RCMP acts as the provincial police everywhere, including the territories, and some towns hire it too.

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