Question 1

According to Hudson,what are the stages in criminal justice that are delivered to an accused?

Accepted Answer

A

Question 2

Robert Latimer was charged for killing his disabled daughter to end her suffering in 1993.What type of euthanasia was involved in this case?

Accepted Answer

Robert Latimer was charged with involuntary euthanasia because he killed his disabled daughter without her consent.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Substantive justice refers to the fairness and truthfulness of a case, including the accuracy of the allegations made. Criminal justice refers to the process by which laws are enforced and individuals are held accountable for their actions. Absolute justice and provincial justice are not commonly used terms in the context of the legal system.

Question 4

Which of the following describes a situation where a terminally ill individual who is near death requests a health professional to withhold life-sustaining support?

Accepted Answer

Passive euthanasia involves withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatment or support at the request of a terminally ill patient who is nearing death. Active euthanasia involves administering medications or taking actions to intentionally cause the death of the patient. Involuntary euthanasia refers to ending the life of a patient without their explicit request or consent. Assisted suicide involves providing a terminally ill patient with the means to end their own life.

Question 5

Which of the following is responsible for making sure that justice is achieved and maintained?

Accepted Answer

The federal and provincial governments share the responsibility for ensuring that justice is achieved and maintained. This includes areas such as criminal law, where the federal government sets the laws and the provincial governments are responsible for their administration and enforcement.

Question 6

What is the purpose of the adversarial system?

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The adversarial system is designed to search for the truth by having two opposing parties present their cases to an impartial judge or jury.

Question 7

According to the text,what is the objective of social control in a society?

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The objective of social control is to control behavior viewed as criminal in some way. This can be done through various means such as creating laws, enforcing those laws, and punishment for those who break them. Building more correctional facilities or increasing the size of the criminal justice system is a result of social control, rather than the objective of social control itself. Therefore, options A and D are incorrect. Option B is partially correct, but it is not the sole objective of social control.

Question 8

The basis for the belief that disorderly conduct should be a crime is the idea that crime is a violation of which of the following?

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The answer of The basis for the belief that disorderly...

Question 9

Which Supreme Court of Canada case was instrumental in deciding that adults have the right to end their life with a doctor's assistance?

Accepted Answer

The Carter v. Canada case in 2015 was instrumental in deciding that adults have the right to end their life with a doctor's assistance, a practice known as medical assistance in dying (MAID). The case challenged the criminal code that prohibited assisted suicide and euthanasia. The Supreme Court of Canada ultimately decided that the prohibition violated the Charter right to life, liberty, and security of the person, and that competent adults who have a grievous and irremediable medical condition causing enduring suffering should be able to seek MAID.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Quebec was the first province in Canada to legalize physician-assisted death in June 2014 with the passing of the Act Respecting End-of-life Care.

Question 11

According to the text,how many cases of euthanasia were studied in Canada?

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The answer of According to the text,how many cases of...

Question 12

Which of the following describes a situation where a person is incompetent and his family members decide that his life should be terminated despite the fact that he cannot give his consent?

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Question 13

John has committed a criminal offence and has been charged by the police.John is on welfare and cannot afford legal counsel on his own.In Canada,ensuring that everyone can access justice is part of which type of approach to criminal justice?

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The answer of John has committed a criminal offence and...

Question 14

What did researchers discover when physicians in Quebec were asked about their support of euthanasia?

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The answer of What did researchers discover when physicians in...

Question 15

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

This scenario demonstrates bargain justice, which involves negotiating a plea deal in exchange for a reduced sentence. This type of justice is based on an agreement rather than legal or procedural principles.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Social control refers to the mechanisms by which a society attempts to maintain order and conformity to societal norms, values, and expectations. This can include various approaches, such as formal laws and regulations, informal social pressure and sanctions, and various forms of punishment or corrective action.

Question 17

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?

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The answer of Because of an increase in the number...

Question 18

Joanne is convicted of her third break and entering offence in the past two years.At Joanne's sentencing hearing the Crown prosecutor focuses her argument upon what the length of the sentence should be,while the defence attorney looks specifically at Joanne's addiction and poor family environment and requests that his client be given probation so she can attend counselling in the community.What is the Crown prosecutor ignoring in her presentation?

Accepted Answer

The Crown prosecutor is ignoring the social context of Joanne's behaviour, which includes her addiction and poor family environment. Instead, they are solely focused on what the length of the sentence should be based on the severity of her crime.

Question 19

What is the primary concern of substantive justice?

Accepted Answer

Substantive justice focuses on the outcome of legal proceedings, ensuring that the verdict accurately reflects the facts and the law, rather than the procedural aspects.

Question 20

What was demonstrated by the Supreme Court of Canada's decision in the Robert Latimer case?

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court of Canada's decision in the Robert Latimer case demonstrated that mercy killing is legally murder, whatever the motive. Robert Latimer had killed his disabled daughter Tracy to end her suffering, which he believed was the only humane thing to do. However, the court found him guilty of murder and the case became a landmark decision on the legality of euthanasia in Canada. The court held that mercy killing was not a defence to murder, and that the sanctity of human life must be preserved.

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