1. The Five Parts of the Canadian Legal System

2. 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

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

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

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

6. 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