Question 654

What is the fundamental difference in the roles of elected representatives and the courts within the Canadian justice system?

  1. ACourts make laws; representatives enforce them
  2. BRepresentatives settle disputes; courts enforce laws
  3. CBoth are responsible for making laws
  4. DRepresentatives make laws; courts settle disputes
Show the answer and explanation

Correct answer: D) Representatives make laws; courts settle disputes

Explanation

The guide clearly distinguishes these roles: laws are made by elected representatives, while the courts are responsible for settling disputes according to those laws.

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