Police – Chapter 7 Quiz
Police (6 Questions) is part of Chapter 7 – The Justice System in the Discover Canada guide. This quiz helps you understand the role of police in Canada, how they maintain law and order, and how they protect citizens’ rights — essential knowledge for the Canadian citizenship test.
Understanding the Role of Police in Canada
Police services in Canada are responsible for enforcing the law, preventing crime, and keeping communities safe. Canada has multiple policing agencies, including federal, provincial, and municipal forces. Each has specific responsibilities and works together to ensure public safety.
Key points include:
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP): Federal police that provide national law enforcement and contract policing for many provinces and territories
Provincial Police: e.g., Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Quebec Police (SQ)
Municipal Police: Local forces responsible for cities and towns
Police officers uphold laws, investigate crimes, and support victims of crime
For official information, visit Government of Canada – Policing in Canada.
What You’ll Learn in This Quiz
In this topic, you’ll test your knowledge of:
The roles and responsibilities of federal, provincial, and municipal police
How police enforce laws and maintain public safety
The relationship between police, courts, and the justice system
Citizens’ rights and responsibilities when interacting with police
Each question includes detailed explanations to help you understand why each answer is correct, not just memorize facts — an effective approach for passing the citizenship exam.
Continue Exploring Chapter 7 – The Justice System
After completing this quiz, you can continue learning about other topics in Chapter 7:
For general questions about the Canadian citizenship test, visit our FAQs page.
All quizzes are based on Discover Canada and designed to help you confidently prepare for the Canadian Citizenship Practice Test.
Prepare for the Citizenship Test
If you’re beginning your preparation, check out our Step-by-Step Citizenship Test Guide to learn about the test process and study efficiently. For official information about police in Canada, visit Government of Canada – Policing in Canada.
