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Question 137 · The Justice System

What protects you if you are arrested in Canada?

  1. A Yes, the judiciary is independent
  2. B The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
  3. C The right to be told why and to get a lawyer ✓ Correct
  4. D The Supreme Court of Canada

✅ Correct answer: C — The right to be told why and to get a lawyer

💡 Explanation

The Charter guarantees that anyone arrested has the right to be told the reason and to retain and instruct a lawyer without delay.

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