Justice System Flashcards
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What document protects the basic rights and freedoms of everyone in Canada?
Answer: The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects fundamental rights for everyone in Canada.
Which of the following is a legal right under the Charter?
Answer: The right to a fair trial
The Charter guarantees legal rights such as the right to a fair trial and protection from unreasonable detention.
What is the purpose of courts in Canada?
Answer: To settle disputes and decide if someone has broken the law
Courts settle disputes peacefully and determine whether a law has been broken.
What protection does the law give against being detained or imprisoned without reason?
Answer: The right not to be arbitrarily detained or imprisoned
The Charter protects everyone from arbitrary detention and imprisonment.
An independent judiciary in Canada means that judges are:
Answer: Free to make decisions without political interference
Judges are independent and make decisions based on the law, free from political pressure.
What should you do if you witness a crime in Canada?
Answer: Report it to the police
Citizens are encouraged to report crimes to the police to help keep communities safe.
Who enforces laws and keeps order at the national level in Canada?
Answer: The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
The RCMP is Canada's national police force, also serving many provinces and territories.