Canadian citizenship test practice question · Rights and responsibilities
Under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, what right does a person charged with a crime have?
Answer options
- The right to choose the judge
- The right to stay in Canada in all cases
- The right to have the case decided by the police
- The right to a fair and public hearing before an independent courtCorrect
Answer: The right to a fair and public hearing before an independent court
Section 11 of the Charter gives any person charged with an offence the right to a fair and public hearing before an independent and impartial tribunal.
Checked November 7, 2026