The Justice System

What is the rule of law?

✓ The principle that everyone, including governments, is subject to the law

In Canada's justice system, a person charged with a crime is presumed what?

✓ Innocent until proven guilty

What is the role of the courts in Canada?

✓ To settle disputes and interpret the law fairly

What is the role of the police in Canada?

✓ To keep people safe and enforce the law

What national police force serves much of Canada?

✓ The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)

What does a fair trial guarantee an accused person?

✓ The right to be heard and defended before an impartial court

Are courts in Canada independent of the government?

✓ Yes, the judiciary is independent

Who enforces the laws passed by Parliament and the legislatures?

✓ The police and the courts

What protects you if you are arrested in Canada?

✓ The right to be told why and to get a lawyer

On what values is Canada's justice system based?

✓ Freedom, the rule of law, and respect for others

What duty in the justice system may a citizen be called to perform?

✓ Serving on a jury

Who has the final word on questions of law in Canada?

✓ The Supreme Court of Canada