The Two Main Functions of the Courts Are

question 24

Multiple Choice

The two main functions of the courts are:

• A) to determine guilt or innocence and to interpret laws.
• B) to settle controversies and to review cases for legal improprieties.
• C) to settle controversies and to decide the rules of law that apply in the case.
• D) to determine guilt or innocence and to apply appropriate sanctions.

Explain the conditions under which civil commitment occurs.

Comprehend key principles in decision-making regarding treatment in cases of mental disorder.

Compare the legal frameworks between adult criminal laws and the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

Analyze the rights and legal protections afforded to individuals with mental disorders under Canadian law.

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Definitions:

Protein Synthesis

The process by which cells build proteins using instructions encoded in genes, involving transcription and translation stages.

Sensory Input

Information gathered by the sensory organs that is then sent to the brain for processing.

Synapses

The junctions through which neurons signal to each other or to non-neuronal cells, allowing the transmission of electrical or chemical signals.

Gap Junctions

Specialized intercellular connections that allow for direct chemical and electrical communication between adjacent cells, facilitating the synchronization of cell activities.