Justice System Flashcards
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What is the basic principle that everyone is equal under the law called?
Answer: Equality rights
Equality rights mean everyone is equal before and under the law regardless of background.
In a criminal trial, who must prove that the accused is guilty?
Answer: The prosecution (Crown)
The Crown prosecution must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt; the accused does not have to prove innocence.
What is a jury in the Canadian justice system?
Answer: A group of ordinary citizens who decide a verdict
A jury is a group of citizens who hear evidence and decide whether the accused is guilty.
Serving on a jury when called is considered what for a Canadian citizen?
Answer: A responsibility
Serving on a jury is one of the responsibilities of Canadian citizenship.
What is the role of a defence lawyer?
Answer: To represent and defend the accused
A defence lawyer represents the accused and ensures their legal rights are protected.
Family law in Canada is mainly handled by which level of court system?
Answer: Provincial and territorial courts
Most family and civil matters are handled by provincial and territorial courts.
What does 'innocent until proven guilty' protect a person from?
Answer: Being punished before a fair trial
It protects a person from being treated as guilty or punished before guilt is proven in court.