Question 1

Both John and Sam recently were charged with a similar offence under the Canadian Criminal Code.Interestingly,John received a different sentence than Sam.What is the cause or reason for this difference in sentencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  disparity
B)  discrimination
C)  institutionalized discrimination
D)  contextual discrimination B

Question 2

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of the rule of law?

Accepted Answer

A)  all trials must be conducted within 9 months of charges
B)  youth and adult trials should take place in separate courts
C)  trials should be conducted fairly at every stage of the trial process
D)  a person must be seen by the court within at least 48 hours after arrest C

Question 3

Because of an increase in the number of stabbings,criminal justice personnel decide to charge everyone involved in such crimes,eliminate plea bargains,and hand out lengthier punishments when an individual is convicted of such crimes.This type of approach represents which definition of crime?

Accepted Answer

A)  the "black letter" definition of crime
B)  the social definition of crime
C)  the normative definition of crime
D)  the social constructionist definition of crime D

Question 4

According to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act,the role of a special advocate is to protect the interests of those persons subject to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  a security certificate hearing
B)  an investigative hearing
C)  a preventive hearing
D)  an investigative arrest

Question 5

Madison is asked by the Crown prosecutor to plead guilty in exchange for a reduced sentence.What type of justice does this demonstrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  legal justice
B)  procedural justice
C)  substantive justice
D)  bargain justice

Question 6

Substantive justice is concerned with the appropriateness of a case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A judicial interim hearing is also known as a bail hearing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Janet Able,a 15-year-old high school student,robbed a neighbourhood gas station and took off with both money and goods from the store.She was identified and located by police because the gas station had a video of her break-in.Which Canadian court is most likely to hear this case?

Accepted Answer

A)  provincial
B)  superior
C)  federal
D)  court of appeal

Question 9

In what year did Bill C-15 pass and become law in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  2012
B)  2013
C)  2014
D)  2015

Question 10

Each stage of the criminal justice funnel shows an increase in numbers of people being processed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is a policy of the due process model?

Accepted Answer

A)  to increase the number of police officers
B)  to make sure that the powers of all agencies are controlled
C)  to give criminal justice agencies more legal powers
D)  to increase the length of sentences

Question 12

When can a police officer arrest an individual without a warrant?

Accepted Answer

A)  if an officer thinks an individual has committed a summary conviction offence
B)  if an officer cannot verify that there is an outstanding warrant for the arrest of an individual
C)  if an officer discovers someone in the process of committing any criminal offence
D)  if there is an order from an official from the office of the Minster of Justice

Question 13

Discuss how the legal system in Canada has responded to cases involving euthanasia and assisted suicide.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

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

Question 15

Which province was the first to legalize physician-assisted death in June 2014?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ontario
B)  Quebec
C)  Alberta
D)  British Columbia

Question 16

Which three major agencies comprise the Canadian criminal justice system?

Accepted Answer

A)  the police,the courts,and corrections
B)  the arrest,the charges,and the courts
C)  the people,the legislature,and parliament
D)  the police,the legislature,and corrections

Question 17

Which of the following ensures that the accused appears at her trial while permitting her to participate in the development of her defence?

Accepted Answer

A)  a summons
B)  bail
C)  an information
D)  an arrest

Question 18

Discuss the Anti-terrorism Act as it relates to procedural justice.Do you agree or disagree?

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Which section of the Anti-terrorism Act allows authorities in Canada to arrest suspects without a warrant and to detain them for up to 72 hours without charge?

Accepted Answer

A)  investigation arrest
B)  investigation hearings
C)  preventive arrest
D)  preventive hearings

Question 20

Criminal law is not static,because as social attitudes change,definitions of crime are constantly refashioned in response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

Both John and Sam recently were charged with a similar offence under the Canadian Criminal Code.Interestingly,John received a different sentence than Sam.What is the cause or reason for this difference in sentencing?

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of the rule of law?

Because of an increase in the number of stabbings,criminal justice personnel decide to charge everyone involved in such crimes,eliminate plea bargains,and hand out lengthier punishments when an individual is convicted of such crimes.This type of approach represents which definition of crime?

According to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act,the role of a special advocate is to protect the interests of those persons subject to which of the following?

Madison is asked by the Crown prosecutor to plead guilty in exchange for a reduced sentence.What type of justice does this demonstrate?

Substantive justice is concerned with the appropriateness of a case.

A judicial interim hearing is also known as a bail hearing.

Janet Able,a 15-year-old high school student,robbed a neighbourhood gas station and took off with both money and goods from the store.She was identified and located by police because the gas station had a video of her break-in.Which Canadian court is most likely to hear this case?

In what year did Bill C-15 pass and become law in Canada?

Each stage of the criminal justice funnel shows an increase in numbers of people being processed.

Which of the following is a policy of the due process model?

When can a police officer arrest an individual without a warrant?

Discuss how the legal system in Canada has responded to cases involving euthanasia and assisted suicide.

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

Which province was the first to legalize physician-assisted death in June 2014?

Which three major agencies comprise the Canadian criminal justice system?

Which of the following ensures that the accused appears at her trial while permitting her to participate in the development of her defence?

Discuss the Anti-terrorism Act as it relates to procedural justice.Do you agree or disagree?

Which section of the Anti-terrorism Act allows authorities in Canada to arrest suspects without a warrant and to detain them for up to 72 hours without charge?

Criminal law is not static,because as social attitudes change,definitions of crime are constantly refashioned in response.