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Judiciary System!

Judiciary System!. Government Structure. We will discuss this section later on!. Judiciary Branch -Interprets and applies law -Separate from other two branches -Sup. Court of Canada, Federal and Provincial Courts. The Rule of Law. Everyone is subject to the law

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Judiciary System!

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  1. Judiciary System!

  2. Government Structure We will discuss this section later on! Judiciary Branch -Interprets and applies law -Separate from other two branches -Sup. Court of Canada, Federal and Provincial Courts

  3. 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

  4. The 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

  5. Court Structure in B.C.

  6. Supreme 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.

  7. Summary • 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.

  8. Concept 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 group • Question 1,2 & 3 - pg 272, 274 • Question 3, 4 & 5 - pg 274, 275 • Question 6, 7 & 8 - pg 270, 288

  9. Responsibility 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

  10. References • Carrie Schlappner, 2009 • Allie Bach, 2009

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