Question 1

Describe the two models of crime that King (1981) identified.
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Question 2

Define and discuss in detail "disparity" and all the different types of discrimination as discussed in the text. Why does discrimination conflict with the justice model?
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Question 3

In a time of crisis, should the federal government be allowed to give itself extraordinary legal powers even if they violate individual rights? Explain your answer.

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Question 4

Discuss how the Canadian criminal justice system is designed to treat people equally even if they have committed a crime. Do you agree or disagree? Should people who commit crimes be treated differently?
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Question 5

Discuss recent changes to the Criminal Code of Canada, which have led to the criminalization of certain types of acts against transgender individuals.
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Question 6

Explain why many consider the "investigation hearings" and "preventive detention" sections to be the most controversial in the anti-terrorist legislation. Describe the actions of politicians when the investigative hearing and preventive arrest sections were included in the Anti-terrorism Act and concerns were expressed that they would override civil liberties.

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Question 7

Discuss what changes you believe Canada needs to make to the criminal justice system in order to raise the current ranking in terms of the rule of law.

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Question 8

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

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Question 9

Do you believe that due process protections found in the Anti-terrorism Act are sufficient to ensure rights of the accused are upheld? Why or why not?

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Question 10

How does our criminal justice system operate to make sure that its decisions are fair and equal and do not discriminate? Compare and contrast substantive and procedural justice. Which is more common?
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Question 11

Compare and contrast the due process and the crime control models of the criminal justice system.
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Question 12

Discuss the benefits and limitations to the adversarial system.
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Question 13

One of the benefits of the adversarial system is that the legitimacy of the criminal justice system is promoted through the appearance of fairness operating throughout the criminal justice system.

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The adversarial system promotes the legitimacy of the criminal justice system by ensuring that both parties (the prosecution and the defense) have the opportunity to present their case, argue their points, and challenge the evidence presented against them, thereby creating an appearance of fairness and impartiality in the process.

Question 14

Discuss how the legal system in Canada has responded to cases involving euthanasia and assisted suicide. Compare the response of the Canadian legal system with those of other jurisdictions toward assisted suicide and voluntary euthanasia.
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Question 15

Discuss the "law and order" approach to criminal justice.
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Question 16

Anti-terrorist legislation was introduced after two members of the Canadian Armed Forces were killed in 2014. Both events led the federal government and many Canadians to ask whether we are sufficiently prepared to handle such actions. Do you believe if laws had been in place in Canada, these attacks could have been prevented? Explain.

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Question 17

Do you think that the provisions found in the Anti-terrorism Act help deter terrorist acts? Why or why not?

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Question 18

The Canadian anti-terrorism laws were developed in a deliberate manner.

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Question 19

Discuss in detail what happens during the indictment and preliminary inquiry.
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Question 20

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

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The criminal justice funnel illustrates a decrease in the number of people being processed at each successive stage, from arrest to prosecution, conviction, and finally incarceration, reflecting the narrowing of cases that proceed through the system.

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

Describe the two models of crime that King (1981) identified. ∙

Define and discuss in detail "disparity" and all the different types of discrimination as discussed in the text. Why does discrimination conflict with the justice model? ∙

In a time of crisis, should the federal government be allowed to give itself extraordinary legal powers even if they violate individual rights? Explain your answer.

Discuss how the Canadian criminal justice system is designed to treat people equally even if they have committed a crime. Do you agree or disagree? Should people who commit crimes be treated differently? ∙

Discuss recent changes to the Criminal Code of Canada, which have led to the criminalization of certain types of acts against transgender individuals. ∙

Discuss what changes you believe Canada needs to make to the criminal justice system in order to raise the current ranking in terms of the rule of law.

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

Do you believe that due process protections found in the Anti-terrorism Act are sufficient to ensure rights of the accused are upheld? Why or why not?

How does our criminal justice system operate to make sure that its decisions are fair and equal and do not discriminate? Compare and contrast substantive and procedural justice. Which is more common? ∙

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

Discuss the benefits and limitations to the adversarial system. ∙

One of the benefits of the adversarial system is that the legitimacy of the criminal justice system is promoted through the appearance of fairness operating throughout the criminal justice system.

Discuss how the legal system in Canada has responded to cases involving euthanasia and assisted suicide. Compare the response of the Canadian legal system with those of other jurisdictions toward assisted suicide and voluntary euthanasia. ∙

Discuss the "law and order" approach to criminal justice. ∙

Do you think that the provisions found in the Anti-terrorism Act help deter terrorist acts? Why or why not?

The Canadian anti-terrorism laws were developed in a deliberate manner.

Discuss in detail what happens during the indictment and preliminary inquiry. ∙

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