civics buh

Question 1

What is the assistant crown attorney?

Answer 1

the crown attorney represents the government and is the prosecutor

Question 2

Evidence definition

Answer 2

relevant information that proves or disproves the elements of an offensive

Question 3

The defense definition

Answer 3

a group of lawyers defending someone accused

Question 4

Accused definition

Answer 4

A person who is accused of committing a crime

Question 5

Appeal definition

Answer 5

A second case called for by the Defense of the crown

Question 6

How many people are on the jury?

Answer 6

there are 12 people on the jury

Question 7

How do jury’s decide a verdict

Answer 7

They listen to the trial, consider all evidence, follow judge’s instructions about law, deliberate by considering all evidencce and deciding guilt or innocence

Question 8

Jury decisions (verdicts) have to be ……………………

Answer 8

unanimous

Question 9

Lowest level of Canada’s judicial system

Answer 9

Provincial Courts

Question 10

What are the systems under the provincial courts

Answer 10

Criminal offences, Money matters, Family matters,

Question 11

Specialized provincial courts

Answer 11

Youth courts, small claims courts, Family Court

Question 12

Highest court in the province

Answer 12

Superior court of the Province

Question 13

Most powerful court in the country

Answer 13

The Supreme Court of Canada

Question 14

What kind of cases are tried at Provincial court level?

Answer 14

Criminal offences, Money matters, Family matters, Youth courts, Small claims

Question 15

Two sections of the Superior Court of the Province

Answer 15

Appeal division and Trial division

Question 16

What jurisdiction does the Superior court of the province have?

Answer 16

Has jurisdiction in both criminal and civil matters, beyond the
lower courts

Question 17

Can a trial in the Provincial Superior court have no jury?

Answer 17

Only if the provincial Attorney
General gives consent to trial by judge alone.

Question 18

Federal court of Canada responsibilities

Answer 18

Deals with cases involving the federal government
hears appeals from federally appointed boards, commissions
and administrative tribunals

Question 19

Supreme Court of Canada judge breakdown

Answer 19

Three come from Quebec, three from Ontario, two from the
western provinces and one from the Atlantic Provinces.

Question 20

How many sessions does the Supreme Court of Canada sit for a year?

Answer 20

3 sessions a year

Question 21

What is the responsibility of the Supreme Court of Canada

Answer 21

Deals with constitutional questions
Highest appeal court in Canada

Question 22

structure of the Supreme Court

Answer 22

Consists of a chief justice (Richard Wagner) and eight justices,
all of whom are appointed by the federal government.

Question 23

Two requirements for an act to be considered a crime

Answer 23

Mens rea
Guilty mind, criminal intent, General or specific intent

Actus reus
Actual behaviour, not fantasy, Includes criminal negligence

Question 24

Mens Rea definition

Answer 24

Guilty mind, criminal intent
General or specific intent

Question 25

Actus Reus definition

Answer 25

Actual behaviour, not fantasy Includes criminal negligence

Question 26

Minor offence examples

Answer 26

Vagrancy, Causing a Disturbance, Drug Possession

Question 27

Sentences of Minor offences

Answer 27

Maximum penalty $5000, 6 months in jail or both.

Question 28

In how many months must a minor offence trial start?

Answer 28

6 months after the crime was committed.

Question 29

where is a minor offence prison sentence served?

Answer 29

Sentence served in provincial facility as long as it is less than 2 years (Deuce Less)

Question 30

Who hears a minor offence trial?

Answer 30

Always heard by provincial court judge.

Question 31

Serious offences examples

Answer 31

Armed robbery, sexual assault, murder, treason.

Question 32

Where are serious offences heard? (which court)

Answer 32

Serious offences heard only in superior court (e.g. murder).

Question 33

In a serious offence case, who tries the accused?

Answer 33

The accused can elect to be tried by a jury instead of the judge.

Question 34

Where is a serious offence prison sentence served?

Answer 34

Sentence generally served in federal facility as long as it is longer than 2 years less a day.(Deuce Less)

Question 35

Minor offence nickname

Answer 35

Summary Offence

Question 36

Serious offence nickname

Answer 36

Indictable Offence

Question 37

Hybrid Offences examples

Answer 37

possession of a weapon obtained by crime, sexual exploitation, and cruelty to animals.

Question 38

who decides if a Hybrid offence is treated as a Summary offence or Indictable offence?

Answer 38

The Crown can decide to treat as an indictable or summary conviction.

Question 39

How is a Hybrid offence seriousness decided?

Answer 39

This decision is based on the seriousness of the offence and the harm caused by the offence.

Question 40

Justice of the Peace definition

Answer 40

a court official who has less authority than a judge but can issue warrants and perform other judicial functions

Question 41

Judge responsibilities

Answer 41

Makes decisions about allowable evidence and interprets the law Instructs the jury on the points of law

Question 42

Who represents the accused?

Answer 42

Defence Counsel, the lawyer hired to defend the accused

Question 43

What happens if the accused cannot afford a lawyer?

Answer 43

they are sometimes represented by the Duty Counsel, who gives free legal advice to persons just arrested or brought before the court

Question 44

Who does the Assistant Crown Attorney represent?

Answer 44

The government

Question 45

Court Clerk defintion

Answer 45

assists judge by keeping a record of the trial exhibits, administering oaths and announcing the beginning or end of the court session.

Question 46

Court reporter definition

Answer 46

records word for word everything said during the trial. The reporter can produce a transcript or typed record of everything said in court.

Question 47

Court security officer definition

Answer 47

handles accused in custody and maintain security in courtroom.

Question 48

Sheriff definition

Answer 48

responsible for jury, including summoning, paying and guarding them

Question 49

Bailiff definition

Answer 49

court official who assists the sheriff.

Question 50

perjury definition

Answer 50

knowingly making false statements in court, is a serious offence. The maximum penalty is 14 years in jail.

Question 51

What happens if witnesses fail to appear in court?

Answer 51

Failure of witness to appear can result in contempt of court charge for obstructing course of justice and disobeying the court’s authority.

Question 52

Witnesses responsibility

Answer 52

give evidence, under oath of their knowledge of the circumstances surrounding a crime.

Question 53

subpoena definition

Answer 53

a court order requiring witness to appear in court to give evidence.