Chapter 3 questions in Law 12 textbook
Title: Chapter 3 questions in Law 12 textbook
Category: /Law & Government
Details: Words: 1243 | Pages: 5 (approximately 235 words/page)
Chapter 3 questions in Law 12 textbook
Category: /Law & Government
Details: Words: 1243 | Pages: 5 (approximately 235 words/page)
Chapter 3-Criminal Law and Criminal Offences 3.1-3.2 1)Why does criminal law exist? The law exists to protect people as a society and as individuals.
2)Name 3 purposes that Canadians feel can be fulfilled by criminal law.
Protect people and property.
Discourage potential offenders.
For retribution.
3)What are some of the possible causes of crime? Poverty, drug addiction, 4)Why does Parliament decide to make certain actions criminal? Parliament declares certain actions to be criminal to reflect the
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Identify the 2 federal courts, and describe the responsibilities of each.
The Supreme Court of Canada- mainly hears appeals Also hears referral cases from the governments, where an important principle of law is involved or an injustice has occurred The Federal Court of Canada-hears all claims against and by the federal government Disputes between the provinces Matters that fall under federal jurisdiction, except criminal matters 3)Outline the trial and appeal courts that exist in your province.