The Justice System Practice Questions

How this practice set works

Each round gives you 20 questions drawn at random from the full bank of 32 Justice System questions in the course Joy teaches. Pick an answer and you will see at once whether you were right, along with a short note that helps the fact stick. Take as many rounds as you like. Each new round brings a fresh mix, so repeat rounds keep teaching you new facts about the rule of law in Canada and the courts in Canada and the police in Canada.

On the real test you need at least 75 percent of your answers right to pass. Aim to pass every round on this page before your test day, and the Justice System questions on the real test will feel familiar.

The Justice System in brief

Keep this short outline in mind while you practice. Every question in the set belongs somewhere in this picture of the justice system in Canada.

• Everyone in Canada must obey the law. This includes governments and the police. This is called the rule of law and it means no person is above the law.
• A person accused of a crime is innocent until a court proves the person guilty. Due process means the legal system must treat every person fairly at every step.
• The Supreme Court of Canada is the highest court in the country. It is made up of nine judges.
• The Federal Court hears cases that involve the federal government. Appeal courts review decisions made by lower courts.
• Provincial trial courts hear serious civil and criminal cases. Provincial courts also include family courts for divorce and child custody and traffic courts for driving matters and small claims courts for civil disputes about small amounts of money.
• Courts form the judicial branch. They interpret and apply the laws independently of the other branches of government.
• Legal aid helps people who cannot afford a lawyer to get legal help. A lawyer gives legal advice and represents a client in court.
• The main job of the police in Canada is to protect the public and enforce the law. If you have a concern about how police treated you, you can file a complaint through the formal review process.
• The RCMP is the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and it is the national police force of Canada. It also works as the provincial police in most provinces.
• Ontario and Quebec have their own provincial police forces. Many towns and cities have their own municipal police forces.
• Call 911 in an emergency for police or fire or ambulance help. Serving on a jury is a responsibility of citizens.
• The blindfold on the Lady Justice statue stands for justice without bias. Laws in Canada maintain order and help people resolve disputes peacefully.

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