Appellate Law in Canada

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Which court is the highest court in Canada?

  1. Supreme Court of Canada

  2. Federal Court of Appeal

  3. Provincial Court of Appeal

  4. Superior Court of Justice


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of Canada is the highest court in Canada and the final court of appeal for all cases arising under federal law or involving the interpretation of the Canadian Constitution.

What is the role of the Supreme Court of Canada?

  1. To interpret the Canadian Constitution

  2. To review the decisions of lower courts

  3. To make new laws

  4. To appoint judges to lower courts


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of Canada's primary role is to interpret the Canadian Constitution and to ensure that all laws and government actions are consistent with it.

How many judges are there on the Supreme Court of Canada?

  1. 9

  2. 11

  3. 13

  4. 15


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are currently 9 judges on the Supreme Court of Canada, including the Chief Justice of Canada.

Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court of Canada?

  1. The Prime Minister of Canada

  2. The Governor General of Canada

  3. The Minister of Justice

  4. The Chief Justice of Canada


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Governor General of Canada appoints the judges of the Supreme Court of Canada on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.

What is the term of office for a Supreme Court of Canada judge?

  1. Until the age of 70

  2. Until the age of 75

  3. Until the age of 80

  4. Until the age of 85


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Supreme Court of Canada judges are appointed for a term of office until they reach the age of 75.

What is the process for appealing a decision of a lower court to the Supreme Court of Canada?

  1. File a notice of appeal with the Supreme Court of Canada

  2. Obtain leave to appeal from the Supreme Court of Canada

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

To appeal a decision of a lower court to the Supreme Court of Canada, a party must first file a notice of appeal with the Supreme Court of Canada. The party must then obtain leave to appeal from the Supreme Court of Canada, which is a permission to have the appeal heard by the Court.

What are the grounds for appealing a decision of a lower court to the Supreme Court of Canada?

  1. A question of law of public importance

  2. A question of law that has not been previously decided by the Supreme Court of Canada

  3. A question of law that is of national significance

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The grounds for appealing a decision of a lower court to the Supreme Court of Canada include a question of law of public importance, a question of law that has not been previously decided by the Supreme Court of Canada, and a question of law that is of national significance.

What is the role of the Supreme Court of Canada in the Canadian legal system?

  1. To ensure that the laws of Canada are consistent with the Canadian Constitution

  2. To review the decisions of lower courts

  3. To make new laws

  4. To appoint judges to lower courts


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of Canada's primary role is to ensure that the laws of Canada are consistent with the Canadian Constitution.

What is the name of the current Chief Justice of Canada?

  1. Richard Wagner

  2. Beverley McLachlin

  3. Robert Bourassa

  4. Brian Mulroney


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Richard Wagner is the current Chief Justice of Canada.

Which province has the largest number of Supreme Court of Canada judges?

  1. Ontario

  2. Quebec

  3. British Columbia

  4. Alberta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ontario has the largest number of Supreme Court of Canada judges, with four judges currently serving on the Court.

What is the name of the building where the Supreme Court of Canada is located?

  1. The Supreme Court Building

  2. The Parliament Building

  3. The Rideau Hall

  4. The Chateau Laurier


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of Canada is located in the Supreme Court Building in Ottawa, Ontario.

When was the Supreme Court of Canada established?

  1. 1867

  2. 1875

  3. 1885

  4. 1895


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of Canada was established in 1875.

How many times has the Supreme Court of Canada overturned a decision of its own?

  1. 0

  2. 1

  3. 2

  4. 3


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of Canada has never overturned a decision of its own.

What is the name of the law that governs the Supreme Court of Canada?

  1. The Supreme Court Act

  2. The Constitution Act, 1867

  3. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

  4. The Criminal Code of Canada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Supreme Court Act is the law that governs the Supreme Court of Canada.

What is the name of the Supreme Court of Canada's official website?


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of Canada's official website is www.scc-csc.ca.

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