# The Justice System: practice questions > 10 free practice questions on The Justice System, based on Discover Canada, each with its answer and an explanation. No signup. - Canonical URL: https://canadatest.ca/practice-questions/justice-system - Last verified: 2026-10-22 - Based on: Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship (IRCC), https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/discover-canada/read-online.html - Independent; not affiliated with the Government of Canada. Test what you know about the justice system: the courts, the police, legal rights and legal aid, and why laws matter. These practice questions are based on Discover Canada, the official study guide for the Canadian citizenship test. ## The 10 questions ### 1. What is the highest court in Canada? A. The Federal Court of Canada B. The Supreme Court of Canada C. The Court of King's Bench D. The Provincial Court of Appeal Answer: B. The Supreme Court of Canada The Supreme Court of Canada is the highest court in the country. ### 2. What is the presumption of innocence? A. Everyone is guilty until proven innocent B. Everyone is innocent until proven guilty C. Only first-time offenders are presumed innocent D. Only Canadian citizens are presumed innocent Answer: B. Everyone is innocent until proven guilty Canada's justice system is built on the principle that everyone is innocent until proven guilty. ### 3. Who do laws in Canada apply to? A. Only ordinary citizens B. Everyone — including police, governments, and public officials C. Only those born in Canada D. Only adults Answer: B. Everyone — including police, governments, and public officials Under the rule of law, everyone — including police, governments, and public officials — must follow the law. ### 4. What can someone do if they cannot afford a lawyer? A. Represent themselves only B. Apply for legal aid C. Request a Senator's help D. File a federal complaint Answer: B. Apply for legal aid Legal aid is available in most communities, free of charge or at reduced cost. ### 5. What is one main purpose of laws in Canada? A. To raise revenue for the government B. To provide order in society and settle disputes peacefully C. To control the press D. To enforce religious belief Answer: B. To provide order in society and settle disputes peacefully Laws provide order in society, a peaceful way to settle disputes, and express the values and beliefs of Canadians. ### 6. Which type of court handles minor civil disputes involving small amounts of money? A. Federal Court B. Small claims court C. Supreme Court D. Court of Appeal Answer: B. Small claims court Small claims courts handle civil disputes involving small amounts of money. ### 7. Who is responsible for enforcing the law in Canada? A. Only the RCMP B. Police forces at federal, provincial, and municipal levels C. The Canadian Armed Forces D. Volunteer citizen patrols Answer: B. Police forces at federal, provincial, and municipal levels Canada has police forces at federal (RCMP), provincial, and municipal levels — all responsible for enforcing the law. ### 8. Which of the following is NOT a court in Canada? A. Supreme Court of Canada B. Federal Court of Canada C. Provincial Court of Appeal D. International Court of Canada Answer: D. International Court of Canada There is no "International Court of Canada." Canada's courts include the Supreme Court, Federal Court, and provincial courts. ### 9. Which of the following is NOT a purpose of laws in Canada? A. To provide order in society B. To settle disputes peacefully C. To enforce a particular religion D. To express the values and beliefs of Canadians Answer: C. To enforce a particular religion Laws in Canada provide order, settle disputes, express values, and protect rights and freedoms. They do not enforce any religion — freedom of religion is a fundamental right. ### 10. A friend tells you that government officials do not have to follow the law. Is this correct? A. Yes, government officials are exempt from most laws B. No — under the rule of law, everyone must follow the law, including government officials C. Yes, but only in matters of national security D. No, but police officers are exempt Answer: B. No — under the rule of law, everyone must follow the law, including government officials Under the rule of law, no one is above the law — including police, governments, and public officials. ## More practice - [A free summary of this chapter](https://canadatest.ca/blog/discover-canada-chapter-by-chapter-summary#chapter-8-the-justice-system) in the Discover Canada chapter-by-chapter summary - [All 22 questions on this chapter](https://canadatest.ca/pricing) come with a 7-Day or 90-Day Pass - Previous: [Federal Elections practice questions](https://canadatest.ca/practice-questions/federal-elections) - Next: [Canadian Symbols practice questions](https://canadatest.ca/practice-questions/canadian-symbols) - [Practice questions for every chapter](https://canadatest.ca/practice-questions) --- Next step: [take the free 10-question practice test](https://canadatest.ca/free-practice-test), based on the official Discover Canada guide. No sign-up. 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