📜 Chapter 1: Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship
Why do juries matter to Canada's justice system?
Correct answer: They let ordinary citizens judge without bias
A Juries lower the cost of running the courts
✓ They let ordinary citizens judge without bias
C Juries remove the need for judges
D Juries decide which laws Parliament passes
💡 Explanation
Justice works because ordinary citizens sit on juries and judge without bias.
Key facts to remember
- You are legally required to serve on a jury when called
- Juries are made up of ordinary citizens
- The justice system depends on impartial juries
- Jury service is a privilege as well as a duty
Why this is the answer
From the official Discover Canada study guide — 1.4.3 Serving on a Jury:
Sometimes a citizen is called to sit on a jury. When that call arrives, serving is not optional — the law requires it. Juries are groups of ordinary citizens who decide cases. The justice system only works if those juries are impartial, meaning fair and free from bias. That is why jury service is both a privilege and a legal duty. It is one of the few responsibilities where a citizen must attend when asked, rather than choose.
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