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WorksheetsGRade 9 Chapter 2 Review
Total questions: 114
Worksheet time: 54mins
help in the community performed as part of a sentence, such as assisting with community clean-up or at a food bank
Community Service
Criminal Code of Canada
Criminal Record
Defense
This law defines the consequences adults face for criminal offences.
Community Service
Criminal Code of Canada
Criminal Record
Defense
a permanent record of breaking the law, which is public information. This record can bar you from some jobs, volunteer positions and travel to other countries
Fair and Equitable
Elizabeth Fry Society
Criminal Record
Defense
a citizen-led organization involved in trying to solve the underlying reasons for crime. This society focuses on justice issues for women and girls
Prosecution
Elizabeth Fry Society
John Howard Society
Defense
a citizen-led organization involved in trying to solve the underlying reasons for crime. This society works with men, women, boys and girls in trouble with the law
Prosecution
Elizabeth Fry Society
John Howard Society
Defense
governed by rules that apply to everyone, taking into account individual needs and circumstances
Prosecution
Fair and Equitable
Jury
Defense
Evidence that supports the innocence of a person accused of a crime.
Prosecution
Fair and Equitable
Jury
Defense
a group of 12 Canadian adults who will agree to a verdict in an assigned court case
Prosecution
Fair and Equitable
Jury
Defense
Evidence that supports the guilt of an accused person
Prosecution
Fair and Equitable
Jury
Defense
the institutions and procedures for applying laws in a society
Legislation
Fair and Equitable
Jury
Justice System
the laws created through the legislative process
Legislation
Fair and Equitable
Jury
Justice System
to instill positive behaviours and attitudes
Legislation
Rehabilitate
Reintegrate
Justice System
to make a part of again
Legislation
Rehabilitate
Reintegrate
Justice System
A consequence of a crime, such as imprisonment, determined by a court of law
Sentence
Sequester
Reintegrate
Justice System
to remove from contact (this sometimes happens to Juries)
Sentence
Sequester
Reintegrate
Justice System
the Youth Criminal Justice Act – defines the consequences young people face for criminal offences
Sentence
Sequester
YCJA
Young Offenders
12-17 year olds who break the law
Sentence
Sequester
YCJA
Young Offenders
True or False: Every Canadian citizen is eligible to serve on a jury.
True
False
True or False: One of the first things that happens during a trial is that the judge talks to the jury.
True
False
Who are the members of a sentencing circle?
jurors
elders
judges
police officers
The John Howard Society and the Elizabeth Fry Society are _______________________ groups.
advocacy
justice
social
lobby
Which of the following would not be a factor in determining the consequences for a young offender?
the seriousness of the offence
the attitude of the young person
the young offender's teacher
the circumstances of the young person
True or False: A youth who has committed a crime must never face his or her victim.
True
False
How old must a juror be?
16
18
21
30
The second step when a youth is arrested is:
they are placed in a cell
they appear before the judge in court
they are photographed and fingerprinted
they call their parents
they meet the victim
A lawyer who uses evidence to show that someone has
broken the law is called:
a defendant
a defence lawyer
a prosecutor
a judge
This uses illustrations for humor for serious purposes: to make points about about public figures, government decisions, or news events.
comic
political cartoon
editorial
open illustration
True or False: The YCJA tries to ensure that a young person is subject to meaningful consequences for long -term protection of society.
True
False
How many members are there on a jury?
10
12
11
20
True or False: Sometimes young offenders can be tried as adults.
True
False
What are the four factors that determine the consequences young offenders face. Select all four to get the question correct.
seriousness of the offence
history of the young person
attitude of the young person
circumstances of the young person
the age of the young person
Do employers have to pay jurors when they are off work?
Yes
No
What does equitable mean?
governed by rules that apply to everyone, taking into account individual needs
governed by rules that apply to everyone, taking into account communal needs
governed by rules that apply to some, taking into account individual needs
What 4 rights do you have when you are arrested?
There are different laws for youth who do crime from adults who commit a crime
True
False
The Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) concerns kids between the ages of
12-17
10-18
12-18
10-17
young offenders are treated and reported on the same as adult offenders
True
False
Why are young offenders given less harsh sentences than adults?
The police have the right to randomly search your property for incriminating evidence/objects
True
False
Most Youth criminals are sentenced to
community service
prison
a fine
What is the difference between reintegration and rehabilitation?
In your opinion, what are the ways that law enforcers fail Canadians? What are the shortcomings of the law?
What strategies can you use to tell if a media source is bias?
How many people make up a jury?
14
12
7
6
What age are you eligible for jury duty?
25
16
21
18
What is a reason you can be excused from jury duty?
you are biased
you don't want to go
you have work that day
you have a doctor's appointment
Employers must give you time off for jury duty
True
False
A jury does not have to have a unanimous decision to end a trial
True
False
What is the role of the John Howard society?
To help pass easier punishments for adults
To make punishments harsher for kids
to give the law a conscience
What is the role of the Elizabeth Fry society?
To make sure punishments are dealt always
To advocate for treating all cases on an individual bases
To make sure all crimes are given the same sentence
What do justice advocacy groups do?
They stand for the rights of adults and youths accused of crimes
They work independently from the government
all of the above
All Canadian laws must be consistent with the Charter
True
False
Laws may be challenged with the Charter to prove they are unfair
True
False
THe Charter says the government has no right to restrict any citizen's or business' rights or freedoms
True
False
One example of the Charter working to protect all Canadians was what?
What are some pros and cons to the government being able to override rights and freedoms?
Where does the concept of sentencing circles come from?
Indigenous communities
Japanese-Canadian communities
African-Canadian communities
Which is an example of a fundamental freedom?
to choose your religion
the right to vote
the right to stay/leave Canada
What is an example of a democratic right?
Freedom to express your opinion
Right to leave canada
The right to vote every 5 years
The right to remove squatters from your land
What isan example of mobility rights?
The right to say your opinion anywhere
The right to remove people from your land
The right to move anywhere in Canada
What is an example of legal rights?
What is an example of equality rights?
what is the Indian Act?
What year did Canadian women campaigne to vote?
1878
1867
1870
1876
Why were Ukranian-Canadians placed in internment camps?
Why were Italian-Canadians placed in internment camps?
Why were Japanese-Canadians placed in internment camps?
What is a labour union?
Helps workers know their rights and protects them
Enforces workers to work harder
Supervises workers for many businesses
Forced retirement is illegal
True
False
Sometimes
What is the formal name of the law that defines the consequences young people face for criminal offences in Canada?
Juvenile Criminal Law
Youth Justice Code
Young Offenders Act
Youth Criminal Justice Act
What age group does the Youth Criminal Justice Act deal with?
16-21
14-19
12-17
10-15
What is the main focus of the Youth Criminal Justice Act in Canada?
Enforcing adult sentences for young offenders
Rehabilitating adult offenders
Protecting society and the innocent
Punishing young offenders
What does the Criminal Code of Canada define the consequences for?
Adult offenders
Traffic violations
Youth offenders
Both adult and youth offenders
What is one of the measures that can be included in a sentence for a young person under the Youth Criminal Justice Act?
Avoiding a criminal record
Publication of offender's name
Long periods of imprisonment
Adult sentences for all crimes
What does the flow chart tell us about Canadians' concerns in providing fair and equitable justice for youth?
They are concerned about harsh punishments for young offenders
They prioritize rehabilitation and community safety
They are focused on adult sentences for young offenders
They are indifferent to the consequences for young offenders
What is the main goal of The Other Side Academy in Canada?
Providing vocational training for adults
Teaching pro-social, vocational, and life skills to those seeking a change from their past life
Offering long-term incarceration for convicts
Helping homeless individuals find temporary housing
How long do students seeking admission into The Other Side Academy commit to attending the program?
6 months
12 months
18 months
30 months
What kind of skills does TOSA teach its students?
Financial management
Computer programming
Accountability and love
Cooking and gardening
What is the main purpose of The Other Side Village in Canada?
Providing temporary housing for tourists
Offering affordable housing for convicts
Providing permanent quality housing for people coming out of chronic homelessness
Building luxury homes for the wealthy
youth are presumed to have less maturity than adults.
This law defines the consequences adults face for criminal offences.
Community Service
Criminal Code of Canada
Criminal Record
Defense
Rules and consequences that apply to everyone in the same way
Consequences
Fair
Equitable
Circumstances
Treating young offenders with fairness and equity is an objective of the justice system.
True
False
If you are arrested, you have the right to have your parents present during questioning.
True
False
The Criminal Code of Canada is the law that defines the consequences youth will face for criminal offences.
True
False
The Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) ensures that young people who commit the same crime face the same consequences.
True
False
Police consider the circumstances of a young offender when administering a consequence for a crime committed.
True
False
Young people do not understand their-actions in the same way adults are expected to.
True
False
Rules and consequences that take individual circumstances into consideration.
Consequences
Fair
Equitable
Circumstances
What is the purpose of the criminal justice system?
To prevent crime
To control crime
To maintain justice
All of the above
What is the rule of law?
Nobody is above the law
The government is above the law
The courts are above the law
The King is above the law
What is due process?
A dispute settled in the courts
A dispute settled outside of the courts
A dispute settled by the government
A dispute settled by the King
What are the main principles of the Canadian justice system?
Assumption of innocence
Burden of evidence on the prosecution
Accused must be proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt
All of the above
Where does Canada's legal system come from?
English and French systems
American system
Chinese system
Russian system
What is the Supreme Court of Canada responsible for?
Hearing appeals from provincial and territorial courts
Deciding important questions about the Constitution
Both A and B
None of the above
What are summary offences?
Less serious offences with a maximum penalty of a fine or short imprisonment
More serious offences with a maximum penalty of a fine or long imprisonment
Offences that can be tried either as a summary or indictable offence
Offences related to youth criminal justice
What is restorative justice?
A justice system based on Aboriginal traditions
A justice system focused on rehabilitation
A justice system focused on punishment
A justice system focused on deterrence
What is the Youth Criminal Justice Act?
A federal law that governs Canada's youth justice system
A provincial law that governs Canada's youth justice system
A law that applies to adults aged 18 and above
A law that applies to adults aged 21 and above
What are the three main agencies of the criminal justice system?
Police, courts, and corrections
Government, courts, and corrections
Police, government, and corrections
Police, courts, and government
Which level of police services is responsible for enforcing federal statutes?
Federal police
Provincial police
Municipal police
All of the above
Which courts try most criminal offences, money matters, and family matters?
Provincial courts
Federal courts
Superior courts
Administrative boards and tribunals
What is the goal of corrections in the criminal justice system?
To deter crime
To incapacitate offenders
To rehabilitate offenders
All of the above
What are hybrid offences?
Offences that can be tried either as a summary or indictable offence
Less serious offences with a maximum penalty of a fine or short imprisonment
More serious offences with a maximum penalty of a fine or long imprisonment
Offences related to youth criminal justice
What are administrative tribunals responsible for?
Resolving disputes in Canadian society
Enforcing federal statutes
Trying criminal offences
Hearing appeals from provincial courts
