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Round 1
Group Questions
Answer: There is no minimum age. What is the minimum working age in Quebec?
Answer: $10.75*/ hour What is the minimum wage in Quebec?
Answer: Five hours After how many hours on the job must your employer give you a meal break?
Answer: There is no time limit. How much time do you usually have to use a gift card (prepaid card) before it expires?
Answer: The store does not have to take it back. After you buy something, how much time do you have to return it if you change your mind?
Answer: The cashier should not charge you for the box of cookies. You buy a box of cookies at the grocery store and the price at the cash ($5.25) is higher than the price shown on the shelf ($4.00). What should the cashier do?
Group Questions
Answer: 12 At what age can you be charged with a crime (drug possession, theft, murder, etc.)?
Answer: 0 grams What is the maximum amount of marijuana you can have in your possession?
Answer: Zero tolerance! What is the legal limit of alcohol consumption for new drivers?
Regarding searches of student lockers by school personnel, which of these are true? School personnel must have a valid reason to think the student has broken a school rule or the law. They must first read the student his or her rights. They must be accompanied by a police officer. They have no right to search a student’s locker. Answer: There must be reasonable reasons to search.
Group Questions
Answer: There is no set age. At what age can you sign a lease for an apartment on your own?
Answer: 16 At what age are you allowed to get married?
Answer: Have an abortion Marianne is 15 years old. Which of the following can she do without her parents’ permission? Have plastic surgery on her nose Participate in a clinical drug trial Have an abortion Give blood
Answer: 13 According to Facebook’s policies, at what age can you open an account (personal profile)?
Answer: 18 At what age can you gamble or bet money (lottery tickets, slot machines, sports betting, etc.)?
Answer: 16 At what age can you take a passenger on your moped (scooter)?
Answer: You and the driver You are14 years old. You are a passenger in a car. The police stop the car and you are not wearing your seatbelt. Who gets the demerit points?
New Teams Round 2
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Which Canadian law prohibits actions like theft and intentionally hurting someone? Answer: The Criminal Code
How many jurors are there in a criminal trial with a jury? Answer: 12
How many years does a lawyer have to work before being eligible to become a judge? Answer: 10 years
What is the highest court in Quebec? Answer: The Court of Appeal
In which city is the Supreme Court of Canada located? Answer: Ottawa
Tous droits réservés © CSC Andrew Balfour How many judges sit on the Supreme Court of Canada? Answer: Nine
In what court should I sue someone if my claim is for $15,000 or less? Answer: The Small Claims Division of the Court of Québec
Themis, the goddess of justice, is holding a sword. What else is she holding? Answer: A scale
Name three rights protected by the Canadian and Quebec charters of rights. Right to life, liberty and security of the person Right to equality and freedom from discrimination Freedom of expression Freedom of religion Possible Answers:
In this list, who is not a lawyer? Attorney Legal counsel Court clerk Member of the Barreau du Québec (Quebec Bar) Answer: Court clerk
Group Questions Clue Questions 4 … 3 … 2 … 1 point!
4 My name appears in criminal law court decisions. 3 I am the head of the Canadian state. 2 My picture is on $20 bills. 1 I am still alive, and I am over 80 years old. Who am I? Answer: I am Queen Elizabeth II.
4 I am in a building in Quebec City that celebrated its 130th anniversary in I am an important feature of democracy. 2 My role is to study and adopt laws. 1 I have 125 members. What am I? Answer: I am the National Assembly.
3 I have a degree in either law or medicine. 2 I am appointed by the government, and investigate violent deaths and deaths from unknown causes. 1 I make recommendations to prevent other similar deaths. Who am I? Answer: I am a coroner.
Identify the Lawyer Team Questions Correct Answer = 1 Point
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