The Five Parts of the Canadian Legal System

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The Five Parts of the Canadian Legal System

Citizens Elect the government Possess rights protected by law Responsible for obeying the laws The people are the basis of all power in a democratic system

Governments Make the laws Set down punishments for crimes Ensure order in society Guarantee the rights of individuals within that society

Police Federal, Provincial, Municipal Enforce the laws Try to prevent crimes from happening Catch those who break the law

Courts Interpret the laws Decide whether alleged offenders are guilty or innocent Decide what punishment convicted offenders will face

Prisons Carryout the punishments decided by the courts Try to rehabilitate criminals so they will not commit crimes again Protect the public from dangerous criminals

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