CanadaJustice 3 · The justice system
What is the main job of the courts in Canada?
- aTo decide cases and settle disputes according to the lawCorrect answer
- bTo hire and train police officers across the country
- cTo write and pass new laws for the country
- dTo choose the members of Parliament
Why?
Courts apply and interpret the law to settle disputes and to decide criminal cases, including whether an accused person is guilty. Laws are passed by Parliament and by the provincial and territorial legislatures.
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