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WorksheetsCLU3M Exam Review
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 50mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is a 'fundamental freedom' outlined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms:
a)
Freedom of conscience
b)
Freedom of religion
c)
Freedom of thought
d)
All of the options
2.
Canadian courts can use evidence that was obtained in a matter that infringed or denied rights or freedoms
a)
True
b)
False
3.
The United Nations and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights were created:
a)
After WWII and the Holocaust
b)
After WWI and the Armenian Genocide
c)
Between WWI and WWII
d)
In the 1980s
4.
When a witness takes the stand, a lawyer can object to a question that starts with, “Isn’t it true that…” on the basis that the question is:
a)
Irrelevant
b)
Leading
c)
Hearsay
d)
Ambiguous
5.
What is the legal term that is used to describe when discrimination is allowed for employment?
a)
Bona fide occupational requirement
b)
Job discrimination permit
c)
Employment standard
d)
Discrimination is never allowed
6.
In the case citation, "R. v. Smith (1995), 266 C.R. (3rd) 36 (N.B.Q.B)" what does the R. represent?
a)
It's a criminal trial
b)
The Canadian government
c)
Regina
d)
All of the options
7.
What is the youngest age that someone can be charged with a crime in Canada?
a)
10
b)
11
c)
12
d)
13
8.
If a culpable homicide (criminal killing of another person) is proven to be both planned and deliberate, what would the accused be charged with?
a)
Manslaughter
b)
1st degree murder
c)
2nd degree murder
d)
Assault
9.
A court document that orders a witness to appear in court with no other conditions is called a(n):
a)
Appearance Notice
b)
Bench Warrant
c)
Undertaking
d)
Recognizance
10.
Adding a term to a law that changes the law, but allows it to be upheld as constitutional is called:
a)
Reading in a law
b)
Striking down a law
c)
Reading down a law
d)
None of the options
11.
The person who files a lawsuit (or complaint) with a civil court is called the:
a)
Plaintiff
b)
Defendant
c)
Complainer
d)
Lead
12.
Lawyers must prove that the defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a:
a)
Civil trial only
b)
Criminal trial only
c)
Both options
13.
A civil jury consists of how many jurors?
a)
6
b)
12
c)
4
d)
10
14.
Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of law?
a)
Laws set the morals and values of a society
b)
Laws are a set of rules that are established and enforced by the government
c)
Laws are mandatory and apply to all members of society
d)
Laws involve a detailed system of consequences
15.
Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of rules?
a)
Rules do not necessarily apply to everyone
b)
Rules are created by Members of Parliament
c)
Rules are optional
d)
Rules are not enforced by the court system
16.
In the case citation, "R. v. Smith (1995), 266 C.R. (3rd) 36 (N.B.Q.B)" what does the N.B.Q.B. represent?
a)
The jurisdiction (federal, province, or territory) and court
b)
Volume number
c)
Name of reporter where case is
d)
Year of decision
17.
In the case citation, "R. v. Smith (1995), 266 C.R. (3rd) 36 (N.B.Q.B)" which number is the volume number?
a)
1995
b)
266
c)
3rd
d)
36
18.
In the case citation, "R. v. Smith (1995), 266 C.R. (3rd) 36 (N.B.Q.B)" what does 1995 represent?
a)
Year of decision
b)
Page number
c)
Volume number
d)
Year of trial start
19.
Canadian Law is influenced mostly by:
a)
American Legal Tradition
b)
British Legal Tradition
c)
Roman Legal Tradition
d)
Common Law
20.
'Eye for an eye' came from a set of laws known as:
a)
Roman Law
b)
Mosaic Law
c)
Code of Hammurabi
d)
Common Law
21.
The first use of precedent has its roots in which of the following:
a)
Roman Law
b)
Napoleonic Code
c)
The Feudal System
d)
The Magna Carta
22.
The first evidence of law being codified was:
a)
Justinian Code
b)
Code of Hammurabi
c)
Mosaic Law
d)
The Magna Carta
23.
Another name for Common Law is:
a)
Criminal Law
b)
Case Law
c)
Statute Law
d)
The Napoleonic Code
24.
A legal decision that becomes an example for other similar cases is referred to as:
a)
Procedural
b)
Precedent
c)
Property
d)
Preceding
25.
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects:
a)
Only Canadian citizens
b)
The government
c)
Anyone who resides in Canada, except where specifically indicated
d)
The rights of big businesses
26.
Someone that used counterfeit money unknowingly could use what defence if charged with passing counterfeit money?
a)
Mistake of fact
b)
Entrapment
c)
Automatism
d)
Double jeoprady
27.
Laws passed by parliament are called:
a)
Statute laws
b)
By-laws
c)
Constitutional laws
d)
Provincial laws
28.
Which of the following is not one of the three methods of apprehending an offender in Canada?
a)
Appearance notice
b)
Arrest with warrant
c)
Arrest without warrant
d)
Bounty hunting
29.
Which of the following is necessary for a police officer to signify that a person is legally in custody?
a)
Put handcuffs on the accused person
b)
Touch the accused person
c)
Put them in a police car
d)
See that the accused person is placed in jail
30.
Which of the following is the highest level of court in Canada?
a)
Supreme Court of Canada
b)
Superior Court of Canada
c)
The Senate
d)
Federal Court of Canada
31.
Sequestering a jury is:
a)
When they are brought to the court to be chosen
b)
When, after the trial, the judge explains the law and their duty
c)
When they are kept together away from outside influences
d)
When they are not able to come to a unanimous decision
32.
Evidence of opinion is admissible in a criminal court trial only if it is:
a)
in the form of circumstantial evidence
b)
not self-incriminating testimony
c)
offered by acknowledged expert
d)
obtained from a privileged source
33.
Hearsay evidence is:
a)
showing that a witness is lying about what they saw or heard
b)
when a witness confuses what they saw with what they heard
c)
a recording that has been faked in order to prove someone’s guilt of a crime
d)
evidence not coming from direct, personal experience or knowledge of the witness
34.
A defense lawyer might successfully argue to have a murder charge reduced to manslaughter using which of the following defenses?
a)
Automatism
b)
Alibi
c)
Entrapment
d)
Intoxication
35.
For the defence of self-defence to be valid the accused must prove:
a)
That there was no Actus Reus
b)
That they used reasonable force to defend themselves
c)
That no weapon was used to defend themselves
d)
None of the options. Self-defence is never valid.
36.
The provincial government has one law making body known as the Legislative Assembly, whereas the federal government has two law making bodies know as the Senate and House of Commons
a)
True
b)
False
37.
Which level of government is in charge of criminal law in Canada?
a)
Provincial
b)
Federal
c)
Municipal
d)
International
38.
Which of the following is NOT true about the crime of conspiracy?
a)
It is an agreement between two or more people to commit an offence
b)
There must be serious intent to carry out the action for the crime to exist
c)
The crime that the people were conspiring to do must actually be attempted before charges can be laid
d)
The penalty for conspiracy is often the same as the penalty for committing the crime
39.
The statement "Maria can't drive because she is Asian" is an example of a:
a)
Stereotype
b)
Prejudice
c)
Discrimination
d)
None of the above
40.
Which term below best describes 'restitution':
a)
Punishment
b)
Compensation
c)
Sentencing
d)
Criminal
41.
The right to appear before the court within a reasonable time when accused of a crime is called:
a)
Habeas Corpus
b)
Rule of Law
c)
Precedent
d)
Reasonable Limits Clause
42.
The principle of an 'eye for an eye' has its roots in:
a)
Deterrence
b)
Retribution
c)
Rehabilitation
d)
Segregation
43.
The reading of the charge to the accused by the court clerk at the beginning of a trial is called a(n):
a)
Subpoena
b)
Arraignment
c)
Empaneling
d)
Verdict
44.
The person who oversees the accused while he or she is out on bail and is responsible for ensuring that the accused follows the conditions of the release is called a:
a)
Surety
b)
Special constable
c)
Crown attorney
d)
Bounty hunter
45.
What is disclosure?
a)
The responsibility of the judge to properly explain their responsibility to the jury
b)
The responsibility of the accused to provide fingerprints, DNA and blood samples
c)
The responsibility of the two sides of a case sharing evidence
d)
The responsibility of the Crown for sharing evidence with the defence
46.
In Ontario, Small Claims Courts will handle civil lawsuit claims that are under:
a)
$50,000
b)
$25,000
c)
$10,000
d)
$5,000
47.
A crime consists of which two elements?
a)
Mens rea and actus reus
b)
intent and knowledge
c)
recklessness and negligence
d)
None of the options
48.
Which of the following is NOT one of the three different types of criminal offences?
a)
Summary conviction
b)
Indictable
c)
Hybrid
d)
General
49.
Which of the following is an aggravating factor in determining a sentence?
a)
A very serious crime was committed
b)
Accused showed no remorse
c)
Accused has a history of committing crimes
d)
All of the options
50.
Which of the following is a mitigating factor in determining a sentence?
a)
No criminal record
b)
Accused was detained for several months prior to trial
c)
Accused showed genuine remorse
d)
All of the options
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