OSH Security Practice Test

The four levels of court are:

1. Supreme Court of Canada, Provincial/Territorial Superior Courts, Provincial/Territorial Courts, Queen’s Branch Court

2. Superior Court of Canada, Provincial/Territorial Superior Courts, Provincial/Territorial Courts, Queen’s Branch Court

3. Supreme Court of Canada, Province/Territorial Superior Courts, Provincial/Territorial Courts, and Courts of Appeal

4. None of the above

The correct answer is: Supreme Court of Canada, Province/Territorial Superior Courts, Provincial/Territorial Courts, and Courts of Appeal

The correct answer identifies the four main levels of court within the Canadian judicial system. The Supreme Court of Canada serves as the highest court in the country, addressing significant legal issues and appeals from lower courts. The Provincial/Territorial Superior Courts function as the primary trial courts within their respective jurisdictions, handling serious criminal and civil cases. The Provincial/Territorial Courts are typically lower-level courts focusing on minor criminal matters, family cases, and small claims. Furthermore, Courts of Appeal exist to examine decisions made by the lower courts, ensuring that legal standards and rights are upheld. Understanding this hierarchy is crucial for recognizing how the legal system functions and the various roles each level plays in adjudicating cases. Each court's designation and purpose are essential to the proper functioning of the judiciary.