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1
Someone who does not take precaution that any reasonable person would have taken is guilty of...
criminal negligence
recklessness
wilful blindness
specific intent
2
Which of these is NOT a party to an offence?
accessorizing
abetting
counselling
aiding
3
In Medieval England, what was a trial by ordeal?
The accused would undergo torture; if they survived, they were innocent.
The accused would be questionned for seven days by ordained priests
The accused would fight someone stronger than them and win to be innocent
The accused's family would be tortured until someone admitted guilt
4
In criminal justice, retribution is the principle that a criminal must be punished for what they have done.
True
False
5
What does "ultra vires" mean?
It is used to describe when a government is within its right to make a law.
It is used to describe when a government makes laws outside of its power.
It is used to describe when someone serves a sentence outside of jail.
It is used to describe a crime that is particularly violent.
6
What does "actus reus" mean in English?
the guilty act
the guilty person
Hmmmmm....
the guilty mind
7
The person bringing a case against another in a court of civil law is called...
a prosecutor
a defendant
a plaintiff
bitter
8
Which level of government is responsible for defence, telecommunications and postal services?
federal
provincial/territorial
municipal
9
What is civil law?
Civil law relates to the enforcement of particular forms of behaviour.
Civil law is one category of public law.
Civil law is a law that involves the relationships between individuals.
Civil law is used when one person is hurt through the actions of another.
10
What is case law?
Law that everyone knows without having to read texts and codes
A legal system where judges use previous decisions in similar cases
A legal framework where each case is studied independently
A type of civil law where cases are handled outside of court
11
What is the rule of precedent?
A method of deciding cases based on recorded decisions of similar cases
Law that everyone knows without having to read texts and codes
A way to set precedences for future laws
A legal system based on case law (decisions are based on previous cases)
12
In criminal justice, rehabilitation is the principle of having convicted criminals return to a productive life.
True
False
13
In criminal justice, restitution is the principle that a criminal must pay a fine to repair the damages they have done.
True
False
14
When was the Indian Act written?
1867
1892
1848
1876
15
Which is NOT a function of a judge?
To decide if evidence is admissible or not.
To sentence the person who has been convicted.
To interpret the law according to statute and precedence.
To select the jurors.
16
Which of these options is an indictable offence?
engaging in prize fight
public nudity
bribing a municipal counsellor
trespassing at night
17
What are the two types of mens rea?
knowledge and liability
motive and knowledge
opportunity and motive
intent and knowledge
18
When was the Constitution Act signed?
1990
1931
1982
1867
19
When was the British North America Act passed?
1848
1867
1892
1876
20
Which level of government is responsible for education, health care and highways?
provincial/territorial
federal
municipal
21
Which of the following is NOT one of the three principles of the Rule of Law?
no one is above the law
laws must be fair
people agree that laws are necessary
no one can change the law on their own
22
When was the Statute of Westminster signed?
1867
1215
1982
1931
23
In law, what is a bill?
A draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion.
A written order for a defendant to pay damages in a civil court case.
A sealed envelop which contains the decision made by the jury.
The annual allocation each MP and Senate receive for their services.
24
Which important document is contained in the first articles of the Constitution of Canada?
the Criminal Code
If only I had reviewed my notes...
the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
the British North America Act
25
In law, what is a constitution?
The ability for an accused to contest the neutrality of the judge.
The total of all the statute laws that exist in one given country.
A document(s) which spells out how a country and its government run.
A legal document which allows governments to make laws.
26
Which of these is NOT a category of civil law?
family law
criminal law
tort law
employment law
27
What does "habeas corpus" mean in English?
this man is dead
to have the body
the body suffers
the corpus of law
28
Which level of government is responsible for libraries, firefighting services and drinking water?
municipal
federal
provincial/territorial
29
Which are the three elements which form the Canadian Parliament?
The Legislative Assembly, the Senate, the Lieutenant Governor
The House of Commons, the Senate, the Lieutenant Governor
The Legislative Assembly, the Senate, the Governor General
The House of Commons, the Senate, the Governor General
30
Private law and civil law describe the same category of law.
False
True
31
What is common law?
A legal system based on case law (decisions are based on previous cases)
Law that everyone knows without having to read texts and codes
A society where commoners have more power than kings.
A way to set precedences for future laws
32
When was Magna Carta first signed?
1215
1512
1867
1688
33
What must a bill receive in order to become a law?
the Royal seal
the Royal assent
a fancy name
a unanimous vote in favour of the bill
34
What does "intra vires" mean?
It is the term for an interview where the accused confesses to a crime.
It is used to describe when a government makes laws outside of its power.
It describes a crime that happened inside a home and not in a public space.
It is used to describe when a government is within its right to make a law.
35
What are the two fundamental principles of the Canadian criminal justice system?
1. innocent until proven guilty 2. guilt under balance of probabilities
1. innocent until proven guilty 2. guilt beyond a reasonable doubt
1. guilty until proven innocent 2. guilt beyond a reasonable doubt
1. serve 2. protect
36
What does the R stand for when it appears in criminal cases?
the Crown
the government of Canada
the Rule
the Royal family
37
If the accused admits to the offence but shows they tried everything to prevent it, it is called...
wilful blindness
general intent
strict liability
an omission of an act
38
Which of these options is a summary conviction offence?
possession of a prohibited firearm
perjury
solicitation near school grounds
passport forgery
39
When was the Criminal Code of Canada written?
1892
1867
1848
1876
40
What does "mens rea" mean in English?
I wish I knew
the guilty act
the guilty mind
the guilty man
41
Which document was signed by King John of England in 1215?
Habeas Corpus
the Statute of Westminster
Magna Carta
the Bill of Rights
42
Who is Canada's current Governor General?
Mary Simon
Michaëlle Jean
Jeanne Sauvé
Julie Payette
43
Which of these is NOT a type of actus reus?
state of being
omission of an act
M.O. (modus operandi)
a voluntary act
44
How do we call a criminal offence which can be both a summary conviction offence and an indictable offence?
a mixed offence
a hybrid offence
a dual offence
a double offence
45
Someone who deliberately ignores facts and the possible consequences of their actions is guilty of...
criminal negligence
recklessness
specific intent
wilful blindness
46
What is the difference between a statute law and a written law?
A statute law is several written laws put together.
A statute law relies on case law and is not written down.
Trick question! They're the same.
A statute law is federal and a written law is provincial/territorial..
47
What is the chain of custody?
The chain that is used to attached prisoners' feet during transfers.
All the institutions which take care of an accused until trial day.
The process during which evidence is gathered, recorded and analysed.
The paper trail that records everything that happens with evidence.
48
Who represents the monarch at the provincial/territorial level?
the Usher of the Black Rod
the Governor General
the Lieutenant Governor
Mlle Barré
