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The Justice System

Q: What is a person charged with a crime presumed to be?

Innocent until proven guilty. Innocent until proven guilty. The burden of proof rests on the prosecution, not on the accused to prove innocence.

Practice questions from this chapter, each with the reasoning behind the answer. These come from the free test, so they are yours to work through without an account.

Question 1

What does the rule of law mean in Canada?

Everyone is equal before the law, including those who govern
The government may set aside laws when necessary
Judges write the laws
Laws apply only to citizens

WhyThat everyone is subject to the law — including the Prime Minister, judges and the police. No one is above it, and no one is beneath its protection.

Question 2

What is a person charged with a crime presumed to be?

Innocent until proven guilty
Guilty until proven innocent
Neither
Guilty if arrested

WhyInnocent until proven guilty. The burden of proof rests on the prosecution, not on the accused to prove innocence.

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