📚 Key Facts to Know
- 1The rule of law means everyone, including government officials, must obey the law
- 2In Canada, a person is presumed innocent until proven guilty
- 3The Supreme Court of Canada is the highest court in the land
- 4Canada has a hierarchy of courts: provincial, superior, appeal, and Supreme Court
- 5The RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) is the federal police force
- 6Each province also has its own police forces
- 7When arrested, Canadians have the right to be told why, to speak to a lawyer, and to remain silent
- 8Canadians have the right to a fair and public trial
- 9Jury trials are used in serious criminal cases
- 10Judges are independent of political influence to ensure impartial justice
💡 Study Tips
- • Read each fact carefully — understand the context, not just the words
- • Pay attention to dates, names, and specific numbers — the test asks about these
- • Take the chapter quiz when you feel confident with the material