Practice the “Courts and Police” Citizenship Test Topic
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The test is based on questions taken from Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship.
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You will be tested on the Supreme Court of Canada, the Federal Court, provincial courts, the police, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), police services and more.
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The test is a series of multiple choice questions.
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Reminder: To pass your real Canadian citizenship test, you will need to score at least 75% (15 of 20) in 45 minutes.
Which two Canadian provinces have their own provincial police forces?
British Columbia and Alberta.
Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
Ontario and Quebec.
Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
There are provincial police forces in Ontario and Quebec and municipal police departments in all provinces.
What can you do if you have a concern about police service or police conduct?
Nothing, citizens cannot question police.
You can question the police and bring concerns through an official process.
You must contact the Sovereign directly.
You must ask the Senate to change the police force.
Almost all police forces in Canada have a process by which you can bring your concerns to the police and seek action.
Which court deals with federal government matters?
The Federal Court of Canada.
The Small Claims Court.
The Family Court.
The Provincial Appeal Court.
The Federal Court of Canada handles legal matters specifically concerning the federal government.
In which provinces does the RCMP NOT serve as the provincial police force?
Ontario and Quebec.
Alberta and British Columbia.
Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland.
The RCMP serves as the provincial police force in all provinces and territories except Ontario and Quebec.
What else does the RCMP enforce besides federal laws?
Private corporate security guards.
The local court judges.
The provincial and municipal police.
The legislative assembly members.
The RCMP serves as the provincial police in most provinces/territories, and as the local police in some municipalities.
What is the main purpose of the police?
To pass laws and manage courts.
To collect municipal property taxes.
To oversee federal and provincial budgets.
To keep people safe and enforce the law.
The police are explicitly there to keep people safe and to enforce the law.
What is the provincial trial court sometimes called?
The Federal Civil Court.
The Municipal Traffic Assembly.
The Small Claims Directorate.
The Court of Queen’s (or King’s) Bench or Supreme Court.
Depending on the province, the main trial court is called the Court of Queen's/King's Bench or the Supreme Court.
What is Canada's highest court?
The Federal Court of Canada.
The Provincial Traffic Court.
The Supreme Court of Canada.
The Court of King’s Bench.
The Supreme Court of Canada is the highest court in the entire country.
Which courts handle lesser offences, family matters, and traffic violations?
The Supreme Court of Canada.
The Federal Court of Canada.
Provincial courts.
The Court of King’s Bench.
Provincial courts handle lesser offences, traffic violations, and family law disputes.
What is the purpose of a small claims court?
To handle major criminal operations.
To process federal citizenship applications.
To manage international trade arguments.
For civil cases involving small sums of money.
Small claims courts are specifically designed for civil cases that involve small sums of money.
In which situation can you ask the police for help?
If you want to change a driving law.
If someone has stolen from you, or there is an accident.
Only if you are a federal politician.
Only if you are reporting a city budget error.
You can ask the police for help in all kinds of situations, including accidents, thefts, assaults, or missing persons.
What are the two higher courts in most provinces?
An appeal court and a trial court.
Traffic court and small claims court.
Federal court and supreme court.
Military court and tax court.
Most provinces have an appeal court and a trial court to handle major legal cases.
What is the main responsibility of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)?
To run provincial family courts.
To enforce federal laws throughout Canada.
To write municipal driving manuals.
To monitor federal political campaigns.
The RCMP is Canada's national force and enforces federal laws throughout the entire country.