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WorksheetsThe Canadian Judicial System
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 14mins
What is the fundamental principle of justice?
A person must be presumed guilty until proven innocent
A person must be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
A person can neither be presumed innocent or guilty until evidence is presented.
The YCJA is a piece of legislation that covers:
People aged 12-17
People aged 18 and up
People aged 11 and under
The Criminal Code of Canada is a piece of legislation that covers:
People aged 12-17
People aged 18 and up
People aged 11 and under
The acronym "YCJA" stands for
Young Canadian Justice Accountability
Youth Contributions and Judgments Act
Youth Criminal Justice Act
Youth Canadian Justice Actions
Stephanie is a 10 year old girl. She smashed her neighbours window with a rock. The cops were called, but can Stephanie be criminally charged for her actions?
Yes, because she is guilty of throwing the rock.
No, because she is under 12 years old.
Yes, because she is under 12 years old.
No, because she is not guilty of throwing the rock.
If a youth breaks the law, they will get a criminal record that stays with them their whole lives.
True
False
Alex is a 19 year old boy who committed a robbery. A local news station picks up the story and writes the headline, "Alex Mobey, 19, robs the local bank." They attached a picture of Alex's mug shot. Is this legal?
Yes, Alex is 19 and therefore an adult under the Criminal Code.
No, Alex is a teenager protected under the YCJA.
Yes, it is always legal to publish the names of criminals.
No, it is never legal to publish the names of criminals.
Which is NOT a path that a police officer can take if a teenager commits an offence?
The teenager is accused and goes to court.
The teenager is accused and they get a prosecutor.
The teenager is not accused and gets a warning.
The teenager is accused and receives a prison sentence.
Which of the following IS a factor that helps determine the sentences young offenders receive?
Race
Behaviour
Gender
Grades
Select all of the following that are objectives of the YCJA.
To punish youth to make them learn from their mistakes.
Prevent crime by acting on what caused a youth's behaviour.
Readjusting youth and reinserting them into society.
Ensure measures taken make sense to youth to promote protection of the public.
Young offenders are more responsible for their actions than adults are, and the sentences they receive should be different from adults.
True
False
A youth under 12 and their parents can be taken to civil court over the damages they have endured.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a special measure of the YCJA?
Youth aged 12-17 can be tried as an adult for serious crimes.
Youth cannot be identified by name in the media.
Youth will receive a less severe sentence than adults.
Youth are eligible to sentences other than custody.
How many people are on a jury?
11
17
9
12
A jury's decision must be
Majority rules
Unanimous
Plurality
Jake, an acquaintance of John, has been convicted of a serious crime. Jake needs a jury for his trial. Can John be a part of that jury?
Yes, because John is a Canadian citizen.
No, because John knows the offender.
Yes, because John knows the offender.
No, because John is a Canadian citizen.
When a jury has to be separated from the rest of the world, it's called
Defence
Sequester
Prosecution
Unanimous
A rights or advocacy group
Works independent of the government and tries to find the root causes of a criminal act.
Informs the public about laws and the justice system.
Works on the reintegration of adults and youth who have committed a crime.
Defends the rights of adults and youth who have committed a crime.
The Elizabeth Fry Society helps
Women and girls
Men and boys
Adults and children
The John Howard Society helps
Women and girls
Men and boys
Adults and children
A justice committee is composed of ___________ who can impose certain sentences for __________________ youth.
Judges, Indigenous
Elders, French
Judges, French
Elders, Indigenous
When a person does not respect the regulation of the city or they want to challenge a ticket for having run a red light, they go to
Municipal Court
Provincial Court
Federal Court
Court of Appeal
Interprovincial disputes, immigration and refugee matters, intellectual property matters and citizenship appeals all go through
Municipal Court
Provincial Court
Federal Court
Court of Appeal
If you think the judge made a mistake in their decision at your trial, you would take it to
Municipal Court
Provincial Court
Federal Court
Court of Appeal
Most criminal offences, family law matters, claims involving money, and small claims court all go through
Municipal Court
Provincial Court
Federal Court
Court of Appeal
The Supreme Court of Canada is
the highest court in Canada
the lowest court in Canada
The Supreme Court has 9 judges, but they don't all have to be at every trial. They need at least an _______ number and their decision has to be ___________________.
even, majority rules
even, unanimous
odd, majority rules
odd, unanimous
