Alberta Basic Security Training (ABST) Practice Exam 2024

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 refers to the established hierarchy within the Canadian judicial system. The four levels of court include the Supreme Court of Canada, which serves as the highest court in the country, hearing cases of significant legal importance and providing final appeals on matters from lower courts. The next level consists of Provincial/Territorial Courts, which deal with most criminal cases, family law matters, and other jurisdictions as determined by provincial legislation. These courts are accessible to the public and handle a high volume of cases. The Provincial/Territorial Superior Courts serve as the appellate courts for decisions made by the lower provincial/territorial courts, in addition to handling more serious criminal and civil cases. They have jurisdiction over serious matters and often hear appeals from the lower courts. Lastly, the Courts of Appeal are specific to each province or territory and focus on reviewing decisions made by the Superior and other courts, ensuring that legal principles are uniformly interpreted. The other options contain inaccuracies regarding the court names or their functions, making them incorrect. They either mislabel the types of courts or do not reflect the established hierarchy within the Canadian legal system.