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Judiciary System!Judiciary System!
Government Structure
Judiciary Branch-Interprets and applies law-Separate from other two branches-Sup. Court of Canada,Federal and Provincial Courts
We will discuss this section later on!
The Rule of Law
Everyone is subject to the law No person or institution is above the
law The courts maintain the rule of law
by interpreting and applying laws
Judges of the courts are independent of the political process they are appointed, not elected
The CourtsThe Courts
The courts are a shared federal and provincial responsibility. There are three courts at the federal level.
Supreme Court of Canada
Federal Court of Canada
Tax Court of Canada
The courts are a shared federal and provincial responsibility. There are three courts at the federal level.
Supreme Court of Canada
Federal Court of Canada
Tax Court of Canada
Court Structure in B.C.Court Structure in B.C.
Divorce
Serious Crimes
Civil Cases over $10,000
90% of Cases
Criminal Division
Youth Court
Family Division
Civil Cases under$10,000
Small Claims Division Traffic Division
Provincial Court of B.C.
Supreme Court of B.C.
Appeal Court of B.C.
Supreme Court of Canada
Divorce
Serious Crimes
Civil Cases over $10,000
90% of Cases
Criminal Division
Youth Court
Family Division
Civil Cases under$10,000
Small Claims Division Traffic Division
Provincial Court of B.C.
Supreme Court of B.C.
Appeal Court of B.C.
Supreme Court of Canada
Supreme Court of CanadaSupreme Court of Canada
This is the final / highest court of appeal in Canada.
This court may review any decision of any other court.
It consists of nine judges.
This is the final / highest court of appeal in Canada.
This court may review any decision of any other court.
It consists of nine judges.
SummarySummary
The judicial branch of government is independent of the other two branches of government.
Laws exist to protect the members of society.
All Canadians can expect to be treated equally before the law.
The judicial branch of government is independent of the other two branches of government.
Laws exist to protect the members of society.
All Canadians can expect to be treated equally before the law.
Concept GuideConcept Guide
Groups of 3 You have 5 minutes to answer
your section of the concept guide After 5 min, swap answers with
other members of your group1) Question 1,2 & 3 - pg 272, 2742) Question 3, 4 & 5 - pg 274, 2753) Question 6, 7 & 8 - pg 270, 288
Groups of 3 You have 5 minutes to answer
your section of the concept guide After 5 min, swap answers with
other members of your group1) Question 1,2 & 3 - pg 272, 2742) Question 3, 4 & 5 - pg 274, 2753) Question 6, 7 & 8 - pg 270, 288
Responsibility ActivityResponsibility Activity
Group 1 =Kayla, Nathan, Cody, Jon, Ruiyu, Ashleigh, Brad, Blair, Josh, Logan
Group 2 = Cam, Natalia, Paul, Rane, Donnie, Kim P, Andreya, Andrew, Rebecca
Group 3 =Brandon, Ben, Kris, Kevin, Brett, Jonny, Markie, Erik, Kim V
Group 1 =Kayla, Nathan, Cody, Jon, Ruiyu, Ashleigh, Brad, Blair, Josh, Logan
Group 2 = Cam, Natalia, Paul, Rane, Donnie, Kim P, Andreya, Andrew, Rebecca
Group 3 =Brandon, Ben, Kris, Kevin, Brett, Jonny, Markie, Erik, Kim V
References Carrie Schlappner, 2009 Allie Bach, 2009