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The justice system's main objective is to treat victims and offenders with fairness and equity.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

A society's justice system is directly related to the quality of life of its citizens.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

If you are arrested, you have the right to have your parents present during questioning.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

The Youth Criminal Justice Act deals with youth between the ages of 13-18.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

The Criminal Code of Canada is the law that defines the consequences that youth will face for criminal offences.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

A judge has the choice of passing an adult sentence to a youth 14 and older who has committed a serious crime.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

The Youth Criminal Justice Act ensures that young people who commit the same crime face the same consequences.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

Police consider the circumstances of a young offender when administering a consequence for a crime committed.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

Young offenders are not mature enough to understand the crime they have committed.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

If you are arrested, you can do all of the following EXCEPT
a) remain silent
b) have your guardians with you
c) leave and return with a lawyer
d) call a lawyer

The Youth and Criminal Justice Act was passed by parliament to
a) ensure adults were not treated like youth
b) to protect young offenders from media exploitation
c) allow for fair punishment of young offenders
d) to deal fairly with 11-19 year old victims

A media journalist may publish a young offender's name if
a) the crime committed is murder
b) they receive an adult sentence
c) the judge allows them to
d) the criminal is a repeat offender

All of the following factors are considered when determining consequences for young offenders EXCEPT
a) the age of the offender
b) the seriousness of the crime
c) the offender's culture
d) the attitude of the offender

Canada's justice system strives to
a) protect society and provide consequences for those that break the law
b) protect the reputation of the system
c) understand advocacy groups for youth
d) punish offenders

If a young offender does not complete their community work, they are sent to
a) jail
b) court
c) a group home
d) counseling

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