Question 1

Which of the following best describes the three main pillars of the Canadian Criminal Justice System (CJS)?

Accepted Answer

The Police, The Courts, and Corrections

Question 2

In the context of social control, which quadrant is characterized by high support and high accountability?

Accepted Answer

Restorative (collaborative/reintegrative)

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of formal social control?

Accepted Answer

A judge sentencing a person to prison

Question 4

What is the primary role of the police in the Canadian Criminal Justice System?

Accepted Answer

Investigate crimes and enforce the law up to the point of arrest

Question 5

Which type of social control is most likely to be described as 'authoritarian and stigmatizing'?

Accepted Answer

Punitive

Question 6

A program that helps Indigenous offenders reintegrate into society by providing culturally appropriate services and Elder support is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A Healing Lodge

Question 7

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of restorative justice?

Accepted Answer

A community circle where offenders, victims, and community members discuss the harm caused and agree on steps for making amends

Question 8

Which court is the highest authority in the Canadian judicial system?

Accepted Answer

Supreme Court of Canada

Question 9

If a correctional program is designed to reduce recidivism by supporting ex-offenders in their reintegration, which type of social control does it most closely align with?

Accepted Answer

Restorative

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the role of the courts in the Canadian Criminal Justice System?

Accepted Answer

Adjudicate cases and determine guilt or innocence

Question 11

A correctional officer who ignores the needs of inmates and does not enforce rules is demonstrating which type of social control?

Accepted Answer

Neglectful (indifferent/passive)

Question 12

Which of the following is a key difference between formal and informal social control?

Accepted Answer

Formal social control is enforced by institutions like the police and courts, while informal social control is enforced by family and peers

Question 13

Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates the concept of 'high support, low accountability' in social control?

Accepted Answer

A teacher who is very understanding but rarely enforces classroom rules

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a function of corrections in the Canadian Criminal Justice System?

Accepted Answer

Investigating crimes

Question 15

A province wants to reduce recidivism rates. Which approach is most consistent with restorative justice principles?

Accepted Answer

Implementing community-based rehabilitation and reintegration programs

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the relationship between support and accountability in the context of social control?

Accepted Answer

High support and high accountability lead to restorative practices

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of a specialized court in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Therapeutic court

Question 18

If a province's criminal justice system is ranked poorly in terms of fairness and effectiveness, which of the following reforms would most likely improve its ranking?

Accepted Answer

Adopting innovative, treatment-based justice programs

Question 19

Which of the following best explains why Healing Lodges are important in the Canadian correctional system?

Accepted Answer

They provide culturally appropriate rehabilitation for Indigenous offenders

Question 20

A scenario: An offender is sentenced to a program where they must meet with victims and community members to discuss the harm caused and agree on reparations. Which type of social control is being used?

Accepted Answer

Restorative

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