The Justice System

6 free practice questions from the chapter The Justice System of Discover Canada, each with the answer and its source. The app and the workbook have all 24.

True or false? Provincial courts in Canada deal with the most serious offences.?

  1. True
  2. False
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B. False
Provincial courts are there for lesser offences. The Supreme Court of Canada sits at the top of the system as the country's highest court.
Source, Discover Canada, chapter The Justice System

True or false? You can question the police about their service or conduct if you feel you need to.?

  1. True
  2. False
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A. True
Almost all police forces in Canada have a process for bringing your concerns to them and seeking action.
Source, Discover Canada, chapter The Justice System

What is available in most communities if you cannot pay for a lawyer?

  1. legal aid services, free or at a low cost
  2. free representation for citizens only
  3. a lawyer paid by the court, for criminal trials only
  4. a government loan to pay a lawyer
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A. legal aid services, free or at a low cost
Not having money for a lawyer does not leave you without help. Most communities offer legal aid services that are free or low cost.
Source, Discover Canada, chapter The Justice System

In Canada, who settles disputes?

  1. the police
  2. the municipal council
  3. Parliament
  4. the courts
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D. the courts
Each body has its own role. Elected representatives make the laws, the courts settle disputes and the police enforce the laws.
Source, Discover Canada, chapter The Justice System

What do small claims courts handle?

  1. child custody disputes
  2. civil cases involving small sums of money
  3. criminal cases involving minors
  4. traffic offences
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B. civil cases involving small sums of money
Small claims courts are provincial courts for civil cases over modest amounts of money. Traffic offences and family disputes have their own courts.
Source, Discover Canada, chapter The Justice System

What can a lawyer do for you?

  1. guarantee that you will win your case
  2. help with legal problems and act for you in court
  3. replace the judge in small claims court
  4. set the sentence in a criminal trial
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B. help with legal problems and act for you in court
A lawyer can advise you on a legal problem and represent you before the court. The judge, not the lawyer, decides the case.
Source, Discover Canada, chapter The Justice System

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