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In Canada's justice system what does "presumption of innocence" mean?

AEveryone is guilty until proven innocent
BGuilt is decided by public opinion
CInnocence is decided by public opinion
Everyone is innocent until proven guilty

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Presumption of innocence means everyone is considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This fundamental legal right is protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

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This question is from the Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship section of the Canadian citizenship test. The test consists of 20 multiple-choice questions drawn from the official Discover Canada study guide. You need to score at least 75% (15 out of 20 correct) to pass.

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