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Canadian Criminal Justice Trivia Quiz

Canada has one of the best justice systems in the world. You don't have to have committed any crimes to do well on this one!

A multiple-choice quiz by Astraea13. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Astraea13

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
334,498

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
393

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. The nine men and women appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada were referred to as what in the past? Hint

Yo Judge

Your Worship

My Lord/My Lady

Your Majesty

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Question 2 of 10

2. Until 1949, civil decisions of the Supreme Court of Canada could be appealed to which higher authority? Hint

The Privy Council in England

The Judicial Review Council

The Supreme Court of Appeal

The House of Commons

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Question 3 of 10

3. A Canadian jury consists of how many citizens? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. Two legal systems operate in Canada - the Common Law System and the Civil System. Where will you find the Civil System? Hint

First Nations Communities

Quebec

The Territories

The Western Provinces only

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Question 5 of 10

5. In Canada, who prosecutes drug trafficking charges? Hint

Provincial Crown attorneys

RCMP

Drug Prosecutions Services

Federal Crown attorneys

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the last numbered section of the Criminal Code of Canada? Hint

2,003

849

13,721

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the maximum penalty for first degree murder in Canada? Hint

Life

20 years

25 years

10 years

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms came into effect in which year? Hint

1897

1867

1982

2001

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Question 9 of 10

9. In Canadian legislature, most crimes involving youth are dealt with under what act? Hint

Youth Criminal Justice Act

Juvenile Delinquents Act

Young Offenders' Act

Little Rugrats Act

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who establishes the laws relating to criminal justice in Canada? Hint

The House of Commons

Each province's Legislature

Canada's Parliament

The Senate

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The nine men and women appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada were referred to as what in the past?

Answer: My Lord/My Lady

In some jurisdictions, the Justice of the Peace is called "Your Worship". Lower level judges are referred to as "Your Honour". "Yo Judge" is not encouraged.

2. Until 1949, civil decisions of the Supreme Court of Canada could be appealed to which higher authority?

Answer: The Privy Council in England

In 1933, the Supreme Court became the ultimate decision-maker of all criminal matters.

3. A Canadian jury consists of how many citizens?

Answer: 12

The use of juries is limited to more serious criminal charges and very rarely for some civil matters such as libel.

4. Two legal systems operate in Canada - the Common Law System and the Civil System. Where will you find the Civil System?

Answer: Quebec

The 'French Connection' continues to be demonstrated by the fact that Quebec has chosen to retain the Civil System instead of adopting the one so heavily influenced by Canada's British ties.

5. In Canada, who prosecutes drug trafficking charges?

Answer: Federal Crown attorneys

The Provincial Crown prosecutes all charges found in the Criminal Code of Canada while the Federal Crown is responsible for the prosecution of offences found in numerous Federal acts.

6. What is the last numbered section of the Criminal Code of Canada?

Answer: 849

The section numbers rarely change. Instead, as things are added, sections are divided so section 249 becomes s. 249(a) and (b), for example.

7. What is the maximum penalty for first degree murder in Canada?

Answer: Life

Once convicted of first degree murder, the automatic penalty is life in prison but the offender can apply for parole after 25 years.

8. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms came into effect in which year?

Answer: 1982

The Charter includes many important rights such as access to a lawyer and the right to remain silent.

9. In Canadian legislature, most crimes involving youth are dealt with under what act?

Answer: Youth Criminal Justice Act

The YCJA came into effect in 2003. Much of its focus is on rehabilitation.

10. Who establishes the laws relating to criminal justice in Canada?

Answer: Canada's Parliament

Some 'quasi-criminal' offences are governed by other levels of government [like municipal parking bylaws and provincial Highway Traffic Acts] but all true criminal offences and the rules related to them are determined by Parliament.

Source: Author Astraea13

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