The Justice System: practice questions

The 10 questions

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1. Question 1 of 10

   What is the highest court in Canada?

   1. The Federal Court of Canada
   2. The Supreme Court of Canada
   3. The Court of King's Bench
   4. The Provincial Court of Appeal
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   Answer: B. The Supreme Court of Canada

   The Supreme Court of Canada is the highest court in the country.

2. Question 2 of 10

   What is the presumption of innocence?

   1. Everyone is guilty until proven innocent
   2. Everyone is innocent until proven guilty
   3. Only first-time offenders are presumed innocent
   4. Only Canadian citizens are presumed innocent
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   Answer: B. Everyone is innocent until proven guilty

   Canada's justice system is built on the principle that everyone is innocent until proven guilty.

3. Question 3 of 10

   Who do laws in Canada apply to?

   1. Only ordinary citizens
   2. Everyone — including police, governments, and public officials
   3. Only those born in Canada
   4. Only adults
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   Answer: B. Everyone — including police, governments, and public officials

   Under the rule of law, everyone — including police, governments, and public officials — must follow the law.

4. Question 4 of 10

   What can someone do if they cannot afford a lawyer?

   1. Represent themselves only
   2. Apply for legal aid
   3. Request a Senator's help
   4. File a federal complaint
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   Answer: B. Apply for legal aid

   Legal aid is available in most communities, free of charge or at reduced cost.

5. Question 5 of 10

   What is one main purpose of laws in Canada?

   1. To raise revenue for the government
   2. To provide order in society and settle disputes peacefully
   3. To control the press
   4. To enforce religious belief
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   Answer: B. To provide order in society and settle disputes peacefully

   Laws provide order in society, a peaceful way to settle disputes, and express the values and beliefs of Canadians.

6. Question 6 of 10

   Which type of court handles minor civil disputes involving small amounts of money?

   1. Federal Court
   2. Small claims court
   3. Supreme Court
   4. Court of Appeal
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   Answer: B. Small claims court

   Small claims courts handle civil disputes involving small amounts of money.

7. Question 7 of 10

   Who is responsible for enforcing the law in Canada?

   1. Only the RCMP
   2. Police forces at federal, provincial, and municipal levels
   3. The Canadian Armed Forces
   4. Volunteer citizen patrols
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   Answer: B. Police forces at federal, provincial, and municipal levels

   Canada has police forces at federal (RCMP), provincial, and municipal levels — all responsible for enforcing the law.

8. Question 8 of 10

   Which of the following is NOT a court in Canada?

   1. Supreme Court of Canada
   2. Federal Court of Canada
   3. Provincial Court of Appeal
   4. International Court of Canada
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   Answer: D. International Court of Canada

   There is no "International Court of Canada." Canada's courts include the Supreme Court, Federal Court, and provincial courts.

9. Question 9 of 10

   Which of the following is NOT a purpose of laws in Canada?

   1. To provide order in society
   2. To settle disputes peacefully
   3. To enforce a particular religion
   4. To express the values and beliefs of Canadians
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   Answer: C. To enforce a particular religion

   Laws in Canada provide order, settle disputes, express values, and protect rights and freedoms. They do not enforce any religion — freedom of religion is a fundamental right.

10. Question 10 of 10

    A friend tells you that government officials do not have to follow the law. Is this correct?

    1. Yes, government officials are exempt from most laws
    2. No — under the rule of law, everyone must follow the law, including government officials
    3. Yes, but only in matters of national security
    4. No, but police officers are exempt
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    Answer: B. No — under the rule of law, everyone must follow the law, including government officials

    Under the rule of law, no one is above the law — including police, governments, and public officials.