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Learning Guide

Law Studies Unit Name:________________________

INSTRUCTIONS: Complete the following notes and questions as you work through the related lessons. You are required to have this package completed BEFORE you write your unit test. Do your best and ask questions about anything that you don't understand BEFORE you write the unit test. Section 1 - Political and Legal Systems Lesson A - Terms for this section Look for these terms as they are used in this section. Make sure that you understand them in the context in which they are used.

• Parliamentary Democracy

• Charter challenges

• Inalienable

• Amendment

• Freedoms

• Rights

• Plea bargain

• Notwithstanding Clause

• Indian Status

Lesson B - Introduction

How is Canada’s government like Britain’s and how is it like that of the US?

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Lesson C - The Constitution of Canada What are a few points about the Constitution of Canada which you think every Canadian should know? Lesson D - Levels and Branches of Government Explain, in a few sentences, why Canada needs to have three levels of government and three branches of government. Lesson E - The Judiciary What are a few of the operating procedures of Canada’s courts that makes them as fair as possible?

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Lesson F - First Peoples and the Canadian Constitution How do the existence of aboriginal treaties and reserves legally impact Canada's indigenous population?

Section 2 - Canadian Law Lesson A - Terms for this section Look for these terms as they are used in this section. Make sure that you understand them in the context in which they are used.

• Rule of Law

• Postulate (n)

• Impartial

• Arbitrary

• Judicial Independence

• Appeal

• Conflict of Interest

• Precedence

• Disbar

• Adjudicate Lesson B - Introduction What are your thoughts on the statement that “we need laws to regulate society”?

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Lesson C - The Rule of Law After reading the text and watching the video on this page, what is your understanding regarding the connection between the Rule of Law and an independent judiciary? Lesson D - Basic Principles of Canadian Law Explain why, if you were accused of a crime you didn’t commit, that it would be so important to be given the benefit of the doubt regarding your innocence. Section 3 - The Law and You

Lesson A - Terms for this section

Look for these terms as you work through this section. They will appear on the section quiz.

• rehabilitation

• reintegration

• probation

• sanctions

• offence

• sentencing

• neglect

• statutory holiday

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• minimum daily pay

• overtime Lesson B - Youth Criminal Justice Act In what sense does the Youth Criminal Justice Act “protect the public”? Lesson C - What is family violence? Since the Criminal Code does not refer to specific “family violence offences,” why do you think that this course deals with family violence as a distinct topic? Lesson D - Workplace Rights Read through the list of employment standards on both pages in the course. Which points here surprise you the most and why? Lesson E - Tenancy Agreements What are some issues which could surface if you agreed to move into a shared accommodation situation without signing a tenancy agreement?

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Section 4 - Law Enforcement Lesson A - Terms for this section Look for these terms as you work through this section. They will appear on the section quiz.

• Municipal

• Jurisdiction

• Detachment

• Mounted

• Illicit

• Obstructing

• Sobriety

• Search warrant

• Legal aid

• Excessive force

Lesson B - Levels of Policing

What do see as the main differences between the roles of the RCMP and local forces in BC

such as Vancouver Police?

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Lesson C - RCMP

As you see it, how did Canada end up with a police service that is unique in the world?

After watching the video, do you feel that you would want to be an RCMP officer in BC?

Explain.

Lesson D - Your Rights When Dealing with the Police

Why is it important for law-abiding citizens to understand their rights when dealing with

police? Give two or three examples from the readings to back up your points.