FORMAT

Multiple Choice (20pts)

Fill-in-the-Blanks (8pts)

Short Answer (12pts)

Essay (10pts)

Case Study (5pts)

SHORT ANSWER SAMPLES

1)  Name the three courts in our federal court system established by the federal government. 

2)  Differentiate between summary conviction offences and indictable offences. 

3)  Explain what a preliminary inquiry is and identify its purpose. In your answer, include the court in which it would be held. 

4)  What are the two fundamental principles that guide Canada's criminal justice system? 

5)  Identify the three main roles that a judge plays in our court system.   

6)  Explain how the role of defence counsel differs when the accused enters a plea of guilty, as opposed to not guilty.  

7)  Define the term "evidence" and identify what may constitute evidence in trial proceedings. 

8)  What does "challenge for cause" mean in jury selection? When does it occur? 

9)  When can a motion for dismissal be brought up at trial?  

10)  What is meant by the term "leading question"? Provide an example. 

ESSAY SAMPLES

11)  Outline the provincial court structure of the province in which you live. Provide a detailed description of the function of each of the courts. 

12)  In the order of their occurrence, describe the stages of a criminal trial from opening statements through to sentencing. 

13)  Explain why you think there is a deliberate attempt to retain the ceremony, traditions, and customs of the past. Can you think of any advantages? Disadvantages? 

14)  Comment on the following statement: " Canada's court systems are a perfect blend of the protection of the rights of the individual and the rights of society. "  

15)  Describe the way(s) in which you think the court system in your province could be improved. Your answer should reflect knowledge of the current structure and workings of the court system.