Canadian citizenship test: Justice system

Here are 5 questions on “Justice system”, in the format of the Canadian citizenship test. Pick your answer, then reveal the solution. CiviPrep has 16 questions on this chapter.

1. 1What does the presumption of innocence mean?

   1. Accused people do not need a lawyer
   2. Judges can never convict
   3. Anyone accused is innocent until proven guilty
   4. Police cannot arrest anyone
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   Correct answer: Anyone accused is innocent until proven guilty

   The justice system is founded on the presumption of innocence in criminal matters.

   “Discover Canada” guide › The justice system › Introduction

2. 2What does the rule of law mean?

   1. Old laws take precedence over new ones
   2. Everyone, including the government and police, is subject to the law
   3. Judges write the laws
   4. The Prime Minister is above the law
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   Correct answer: Everyone, including the government and police, is subject to the law

   No one is above the law; the government must obey it too.

   “Discover Canada” guide › The justice system › The rule of law

3. 3What is the highest court in Canada?

   1. The Supreme Court of Canada
   2. The Federal Court
   3. The Quebec Court of Appeal
   4. Small claims court
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   Correct answer: The Supreme Court of Canada

   The Supreme Court, in Ottawa, is the court of final appeal.

   “Discover Canada” guide › The justice system › Courts

4. 4Which provinces have their own provincial police?

   1. None: the RCMP is everywhere
   2. All provinces
   3. British Columbia and Alberta
   4. Ontario and Quebec
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   Correct answer: Ontario and Quebec

   Ontario (Ontario Provincial Police) and Quebec (Sûreté du Québec) have their own police; elsewhere the RCMP plays that role.

   “Discover Canada” guide › The justice system › Police

5. 5Which police force enforces federal laws throughout Canada?

   1. The Montreal police (SPVM)
   2. The Armed Forces
   3. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
   4. The Sûreté du Québec
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   Correct answer: The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)

   The RCMP enforces federal laws throughout the country.

   “Discover Canada” guide › The justice system › Police