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Chapter 7: Laws Question 1 Every province and territory…
Chapter 7: Laws
Question 1
Every province and territory in Canada has ___________ legislation defining and describing appropriate responses to child neglect and abuse.
Question 1 options:
a
Struck down
b
Unique
c
Unenforceable
d
The same
e
Federally imposed
Question 2
If a professional such as a teacher, doctor, or social worker suspects that a child is being abused, what course of action should that professional take?
a
The professional code of conduct states that s/he should first query suspicions with the child to ascertain reasonable grounds
b
The professional is required to keep written records until such a time that they are court subpoenaed
c
The professional is legally mandated to report cases of suspected child abuse or neglect for investigation
d
The professional is duty bound to remain with the child until child protection workers arrive
e
The professional is advised to confront the child’s parents with allegations of abuse or neglect
Question 3
When child welfare authorities find that a child is being abused in her/his home, removal of that child from the home is:
Question 3 options:
a
Extremely rare
b
Mandatory
c
Recommended only if the non-offending parent is her/himself a victim of spousal abuse
d
Exercised only if the non-offending parent is unwilling or unable to protect the child from the suspected abuser
e
Only exercised as a last resort
Question 4
According to the Criminal Code of Canada, a child is under:
Question 4 options:
a
24yrs
b
19yrs
c
21yrs
d
16yrs
e
18yrs
Question 5
In the context of violent intimate relationships, the Canadian Criminal Code:
Question 5 options:
a
Permits spouses to use “corrective” physical force with wives under limited circumstances
b
Criminalizes all tactics by abusers to intimidate and/or control their partners
c
Has no specific offence for psychological or emotional abuse
d
Includes yelling, insults, and put-downs in the category of “demeanor” crimes
e
Specifies that emotional or psychological abuse is criminal if harm is caused
Question 6
Today, the Department of Justice Canada defines sexual assault as:
Question 6 options:
a
Unwanted sexual attention, either in person or on the internet
b
Any form of sexual activity without the person’s consent
c
Sexual intercourse involving physical force or financial incentives
d
Sex that consented to while intoxicated, but later regretted
e
Sexual intercourse involving physical or psychological force
Question 7
The purpose of Canada’s rape shield law is to:
Question 7 options:
a
permit evidence at trial concerning “all other circumstances surrounding the act”
b
protect those accused from false allegations of rape and sexual assault
c
support the defense of “honest but mistaken belief in consent”
d
allow evidence regarding a victim’s sexual “character” to be presented at trial
e
limit the admissibility of evidence regarding a victim’s sexual “character” at trial
Question 8
What famous feminist slogan did the Supreme Court of Canada affirm in their 1999 decision on the issue of implied consent?
Question 8 options:
a
No means no!
b
No more rape culture!
c
Fight rape!
d
The personal is political!
e
Grrrrrl power!
Question 9
As defined by section 273.1 of the Criminal Code, consent to sexual activity is NOT given if:
Question 9 options:
a
The person is unconscious, drunk, drugged, or sleeping
b
The person has to think about it before actually agreeing
c
The person is motivated by some type of reward
d
The person says YES but feels awkward or nervous
e
The person is under 21 years of age
Question 10
Physical violence refers to:
Question 10 options:
a
Any intentional use of physical force that injures someone
b
Any use of physical force
c
Any intentional use of physical force that intimidates
d
Any intentional use of physical force
e
Any intentional use of physical force that either injures or risks injuring someone
Chapter 8: Services to Victims
Question 11
In Canada, when a crime is committed it is considered to be an offence against:
Question 11 options:
a
Direct or indirect victims
b
Direct victims only
c
The Queen, as head of state
d
Society as a whole
e
The Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Question 12
The rights and protections for those accused of committing crimes are entrenched in and guaranteed by:
Question 12 options:
a
The Canadian Criminal Justice Act
b
The Charter of Rights and Freedoms
c
The Canadian Criminal Act
d
The Criminal Code of Canada
e
The Offences and Punishments Act
Question 13
The right to the presumption of innocence, the right to consult a lawyer, the right to remain silent, and the right to fair criminal procedures are specific charter rights that are collectively referred to as:
Question 13 options:
a
Principles of Fundamental Justice
b
Principles of Criminal Justice
c
Due Process
d
Rights of the Criminal Process
e
Criminal Justice
Question 14
What course of action is available to lawyers if a judge makes a bad legal decision?
Question 14 options:
a
When a defense or Crown attorney believes a judge has rendered a bad legal decision they can file an appeal of that decision to a higher court
b
A bad legal decision is the same as judicial misconduct, and the lawyers may file an inquiry with the Canadian Judicial Council
c
If the judge’s conduct involves a very dramatic malfeasance, the defense or Crown attorney can file a motion to remove the judge from office
d
Judicial independence provisions disallow lawyers to challenge the authority and discretion of a judicial decision, even if that decision is perceived to be bad
e
Because any judge can make an error in a trial, lawyers have 30 days after the handing down of a decision to present new evidence for review by the trial judge
Question 15
The Crown counsel represents the:
Question 15 options:
a
Accused
b
Police
c
Government
d
Community
e
Victim
Question 16
At a preliminary hearing,
Question 16 options:
a
It is determined whether there is enough evidence to proceed to trial
b
Bail is granted or denied
c
The jury is selected
d
Evidence is presented to demonstrate that the accused is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt
e
The plea bargain is determined
Question 17
The Coroner’s Inquest serves a(n) ___________ function.
Question 17 options:
a
Compensatory
b
Judiciary
c
Conciliatory
d
Investigative
e
Restorative
Question 18
To obtain a peace bond,
Question 18 options:
a
The person named in the peace bond must agree
b
Criminal charges must be laid against the person named in the peace bond
c
A hearing must be ordered and evidence provided by the Crown
d
The person seeking the peace bond explains the circumstances to a justice of the peace
e
A lawyer is needed
Question 19
As noted in the chapter, police are not always helpful in enforcing restraining orders because:
Question 19 options:
a
The orders are civil in nature, not criminal
b
They do not take domestic violence seriously
c
They are less protective than peace bonds
d
It is difficult to attend to the high volumes of violations
e
They are issued without evidence
Question 20
For assistance with writing a victim impact statement, emotional support, and court preparation and orientation, a victim may access which of the following services?
Question 20 options:
a
The Crown Attorney’s Office
b
The Salvation Army
c
The Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime
d
Victim/Witness Assistance Program
e
The Victim’s Rights Association of Canada
Question 21
The primary goal of Take Back the Night is to:
Question 21 options:
a
Decriminalize prostitution
b
Raise awareness about the Montreal Massacre
c
Educate men and boys about the hazards of sexism and machismo
d
Break the silence and speak out against sexual violence
e
Sexual liberation
