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Which of the following is a key aspect of the 'Rule of Law'?
Which of the following is a key aspect of the 'Rule of Law'?
- Laws are primarily accessible to government officials.
- Justice is administered arbitrarily without regard to ethical standards.
- Everyone, including government officials, is accountable under the law. (correct)
- Laws are selectively applied based on social status.
What is a characteristic of laws under the 'Rule of Law'?
What is a characteristic of laws under the 'Rule of Law'?
- Subject to the interpretation of individual judges only.
- Clear, available to the public, fair, and efficient. (correct)
- Primarily accessible to legal professionals.
- Complex and difficult to understand for the general public.
What is the role of independent, competent, and ethical representatives in administering justice?
What is the role of independent, competent, and ethical representatives in administering justice?
- To administer justice based on the desires of the elite.
- To prioritize the interests of their political parties.
- To make legal decisions based solely on personal beliefs.
- To administer justice in a way that reflects the makeup of the communities they serve. (correct)
How many sections are laws in Canada divided into?
How many sections are laws in Canada divided into?
Which type of Canadian law overrides all others?
Which type of Canadian law overrides all others?
What are statute laws in Canada enacted by?
What are statute laws in Canada enacted by?
What is common law (case law) based on?
What is common law (case law) based on?
Of what is the Charter of Rights and Freedoms a part?
Of what is the Charter of Rights and Freedoms a part?
What does the Ontario Human Rights Code prohibit?
What does the Ontario Human Rights Code prohibit?
What areas are included as protected social areas under the Ontario Human Rights Code?
What areas are included as protected social areas under the Ontario Human Rights Code?
How many judges sit on the Supreme Court of Canada?
How many judges sit on the Supreme Court of Canada?
Which regions of the country do the nine judges of the Supreme Court of Canada represent?
Which regions of the country do the nine judges of the Supreme Court of Canada represent?
Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court of Canada?
Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court of Canada?
To adequately represent the Civil law system, how many judges on the Supreme Court must be from Quebec?
To adequately represent the Civil law system, how many judges on the Supreme Court must be from Quebec?
What is the Supreme Court of Canada in relation to the court system?
What is the Supreme Court of Canada in relation to the court system?
An individual believes they were discriminated against when applying for a job. Which legislation in Canada would be most relevant to their case?
An individual believes they were discriminated against when applying for a job. Which legislation in Canada would be most relevant to their case?
A new federal statute conflicts with a provision in the Constitution of Canada. Which law takes precedence?
A new federal statute conflicts with a provision in the Constitution of Canada. Which law takes precedence?
A judge is making a ruling on a contract dispute. Which type of law is the judge most likely applying if they are basing their decision on previous similar cases?
A judge is making a ruling on a contract dispute. Which type of law is the judge most likely applying if they are basing their decision on previous similar cases?
In Canada, if the federal government passes a new law regarding environmental regulations, what kind of law is this?
In Canada, if the federal government passes a new law regarding environmental regulations, what kind of law is this?
Which of the following principles is most closely associated with the concept of 'sentencing' in the justice system?
Which of the following principles is most closely associated with the concept of 'sentencing' in the justice system?
Flashcards
Appeal
Appeal
A request to a higher court to review a lower court's decision.
Jury
Jury
A group of citizens selected to hear evidence and deliver a verdict in a legal case.
Rehabilitate
Rehabilitate
Restoring someone to health or normal life through training and therapy after imprisonment.
Rule of Law
Rule of Law
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Sentencing
Sentencing
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Rule of Law in Society
Rule of Law in Society
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Sections of Law in Canada
Sections of Law in Canada
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Constitutional Law
Constitutional Law
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Statute Laws
Statute Laws
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Common Law (Case Law)
Common Law (Case Law)
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Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
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Ontario Human Rights Code
Ontario Human Rights Code
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Supreme Court of Canada
Supreme Court of Canada
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Protected social areas (Human Rights)
Protected social areas (Human Rights)
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Supreme Court of Canada
Supreme Court of Canada
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Study Notes
- Key terms include appeal, income tax, jury, NGO, rehabilitate, rule of law, and sentencing
The Rule of Law
- The basic principle of the judicial system is the rule of law
- A society adheres to the rule of law if everyone, including government officials, is accountable under the law
- Furthermore the laws are usually clear, available to the public, fair, and efficient
- Justice is administered by independent, competent, and ethical representatives who reflect the makeup of the communities they serve
Laws in Canada
- Divided into 3 sections
- Constitutional law overrides all others
- Statute laws are enacted by elected officials
- Common law (case law) is based on decisions made by judges in previous cases
- The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is part of the constituent constitutional law
Human Rights in Canada
- The Ontario Human Rights Code prohibits actions that discriminate against people based on protected grounds in protected social areas
- The protected social areas include employment, housing, services, and contracts
Supreme Court of Canada
- Has 9 judges who represent 4 major regions of the country
- Judges are appointed by the governor general
- 3 judges must be from Quebec to adequately represent the Civil law system
- The Supreme Court is the highest court of appeal in Canada
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