Question 1

Only the federal government is responsible for ensuring that criminal justice is a delivered in a fair and impartial manner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The crime control model resembles an assembly line process. How does this model perceive the defendants throughout the process?

Accepted Answer

A) guilty 
B) innocent 
C) acquitted 
D) blameless 
A) guilty 
B) innocent 
C) acquitted 
D) blameless

Question 3

Xing is sentenced to a three-year period of incarceration for committing a crime. She decides to appeal her case. Where will Xing be placed pending her appeal?

Accepted Answer

A) a federal correctional facility 
B) a community correctional facility 
C) a provincial facility 
D) at home on a home confinement order 
A) a federal correctional facility 
B) a community correctional facility 
C) a provincial facility 
D) at home on a home confinement order

Question 4

In our current system of criminal justice, neither disparity nor discrimination is to be the result of any court decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following describes the goal of the criminal justice system that is focused on the response to crime?

Accepted Answer

A) perceptions of injustice within the criminal justice system are seen as problematic 
B) to reduce crime, the best approach is one that is immediate 
C) the criminal justice system should be used only if the behaviour in question is criminal 
D) laws must be just and the response fair 
A) perceptions of injustice within the criminal justice system are seen as problematic 
B) to reduce crime, the best approach is one that is immediate 
C) the criminal justice system should be used only if the behaviour in question is criminal 
D) laws must be just and the response fair

Question 6

Overall, where does Canada rank in terms of the rule of law in the world?

Accepted Answer

A) tied for fourth 
B) tied for ninth 
C) tied for eleventh 
D) tied for fifteenth 
A) tied for fourth 
B) tied for ninth 
C) tied for eleventh 
D) tied for fifteenth

Question 7

Compare and contrast the due process and the crime control models of the criminal justice system.
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Accepted Answer

In sum, according to the crime control m

Question 8

Which of the following terms refers to the truthfulness of the allegation of a case?

Accepted Answer

A) criminal justice 
B) substantive justice 
C) absolute justice 
D) provincial justice 
A) criminal justice 
B) substantive justice 
C) absolute justice 
D) provincial justice

Question 9

When asked to give examples of crimes, most people think about what types of crimes?

Accepted Answer

A) corporate crimes 
B) street crimes 
C) hate crimes 
D) terrorism 
A) corporate crimes 
B) street crimes 
C) hate crimes 
D) terrorism

Question 10

Mala in se laws describe behaviour that is immoral and inherently wrong by nature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Nellie Mackey was the first Canadian to win the legal right to receive a doctor's help to die.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is the primary concern of procedural justice?

Accepted Answer

A) the truthfulness of the allegation 
B) the accuracy of the verdict 
C) the fairness of the decision-making procedure 
D) the appropriateness of the sentence 
A) the truthfulness of the allegation 
B) the accuracy of the verdict 
C) the fairness of the decision-making procedure 
D) the appropriateness of the sentence

Question 13

Your friend works in the criminal justice system. She prefers the crime control model of justice. She is most likely which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) prosecutor 
B) police officer 
C) probation officer 
D) correctional officer 
A) prosecutor 
B) police officer 
C) probation officer 
D) correctional officer

Question 14

Which term means that an accused cannot be tried on that information and proceedings on that information are terminated?

Accepted Answer

A) inquiry 
B) exclusion 
C) arraignment 
D) discharge 
A) inquiry 
B) exclusion 
C) arraignment 
D) discharge

Question 15

Neutrality occurs when decision makers do not allow the personal characteristics of individuals to influence decisions and treatment during the process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What are the two major parts of the Canadian system of criminal procedure?

Accepted Answer

A) pretrial procedure and trial procedure 
B) substantive justice and procedural justice 
C) constitutional law and statute law 
D) the courts and corrections 
A) pretrial procedure and trial procedure 
B) substantive justice and procedural justice 
C) constitutional law and statute law 
D) the courts and corrections

Question 17

You are listening to a lecture describing an adversarial system of justice. Which of the following is NOT part of the lecture?

Accepted Answer

A) the judge plays an active role in investigating the alleged offence and questioning witnesses 
B) system of justice premised on each party having an obligation to present evidence and argument to support its position 
C) the judge, a neutral figure, remains relatively passive during a trial 
D) the judge ensures that the appropriate questions are asked and that the rules of a criminal court case are followed 
A) the judge plays an active role in investigating the alleged offence and questioning witnesses 
B) system of justice premised on each party having an obligation to present evidence and argument to support its position 
C) the judge, a neutral figure, remains relatively passive during a trial 
D) the judge ensures that the appropriate questions are asked and that the rules of a criminal court case are followed

Question 18

The RCMP is organized under the authority of what Act?

Accepted Answer

A) Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act 
B) Dominion Act 
C) Safe Streets and Communities Act 
D) Constitution Act 
A) Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act 
B) Dominion Act 
C) Safe Streets and Communities Act 
D) Constitution Act

Question 19

Which statement best describes the criminal justice funnel?

Accepted Answer

A) a judge decides to sentence many people with incarceration 
B) the prosecutors usually have ample evidence to proceed with charges 
C) a judge believes every crime is serious enough for charges 
D) the prosecutors usually don't have ample evidence to proceed with charges 
A) a judge decides to sentence many people with incarceration 
B) the prosecutors usually have ample evidence to proceed with charges 
C) a judge believes every crime is serious enough for charges 
D) the prosecutors usually don't have ample evidence to proceed with charges

Question 20

Which term commonly refers to how a society organizes its reaction to problematic behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A) social control 
B) civil law 
C) criminal behaviour 
D) criminal law 
A) social control 
B) civil law 
C) criminal behaviour 
D) criminal law

Only the federal government is responsible for ensuring that criminal justice is a delivered in a fair and impartial manner.

The crime control model resembles an assembly line process. How does this model perceive the defendants throughout the process?

Xing is sentenced to a three-year period of incarceration for committing a crime. She decides to appeal her case. Where will Xing be placed pending her appeal?

In our current system of criminal justice, neither disparity nor discrimination is to be the result of any court decision.

Which of the following describes the goal of the criminal justice system that is focused on the response to crime?

Overall, where does Canada rank in terms of the rule of law in the world?

Compare and contrast the due process and the crime control models of the criminal justice system. ∙

Which of the following terms refers to the truthfulness of the allegation of a case?

When asked to give examples of crimes, most people think about what types of crimes?

Mala in se laws describe behaviour that is immoral and inherently wrong by nature.

Nellie Mackey was the first Canadian to win the legal right to receive a doctor's help to die.

What is the primary concern of procedural justice?

Your friend works in the criminal justice system. She prefers the crime control model of justice. She is most likely which of the following?

Which term means that an accused cannot be tried on that information and proceedings on that information are terminated?

Neutrality occurs when decision makers do not allow the personal characteristics of individuals to influence decisions and treatment during the process.

What are the two major parts of the Canadian system of criminal procedure?

You are listening to a lecture describing an adversarial system of justice. Which of the following is NOT part of the lecture?

The RCMP is organized under the authority of what Act?

Which statement best describes the criminal justice funnel?

Which term commonly refers to how a society organizes its reaction to problematic behaviour?

Criminal Law and Criminal Justice in Canada

Control Philosophy and Criminal Justice Policy

Crime Rates, Crime Trends, and Criminal Victimization in Canada

The Context of Policing

The Practice of Policing

The Police and the Law

Pretrial Criminal Procedure

The Courts and Criminal Trial Procedure

Sentences and Dispositions

Offenders Supervised in the Community

Corrections in Canada: History, Facilities, and Populations

Community Reintegration

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Exam 1: An Overview of the Criminal Justice System in Canada

Only the federal government is responsible for ensuring that criminal justice is a delivered in a fair and impartial manner.

The crime control model resembles an assembly line process. How does this model perceive the defendants throughout the process?

Xing is sentenced to a three-year period of incarceration for committing a crime. She decides to appeal her case. Where will Xing be placed pending her appeal?

In our current system of criminal justice, neither disparity nor discrimination is to be the result of any court decision.

Which of the following describes the goal of the criminal justice system that is focused on the response to crime?

Overall, where does Canada rank in terms of the rule of law in the world?

Compare and contrast the due process and the crime control models of the criminal justice system. ∙

Which of the following terms refers to the truthfulness of the allegation of a case?

When asked to give examples of crimes, most people think about what types of crimes?

Mala in se laws describe behaviour that is immoral and inherently wrong by nature.

Nellie Mackey was the first Canadian to win the legal right to receive a doctor's help to die.

What is the primary concern of procedural justice?

Your friend works in the criminal justice system. She prefers the crime control model of justice. She is most likely which of the following?

Which term means that an accused cannot be tried on that information and proceedings on that information are terminated?

Neutrality occurs when decision makers do not allow the personal characteristics of individuals to influence decisions and treatment during the process.

What are the two major parts of the Canadian system of criminal procedure?

You are listening to a lecture describing an adversarial system of justice. Which of the following is NOT part of the lecture?

The RCMP is organized under the authority of what Act?

Which statement best describes the criminal justice funnel?

Which term commonly refers to how a society organizes its reaction to problematic behaviour?

Criminal Law and Criminal Justice in Canada

Control Philosophy and Criminal Justice Policy

Crime Rates, Crime Trends, and Criminal Victimization in Canada

The Context of Policing

The Practice of Policing

The Police and the Law

Pretrial Criminal Procedure

The Courts and Criminal Trial Procedure

Sentences and Dispositions

Offenders Supervised in the Community

Corrections in Canada: History, Facilities, and Populations

Community Reintegration

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