SwitzerlandKanton Aargau 36 · Canton of Aargau: Rule of law
Which is the highest court of the canton of Aargau?
In the exam (German)
Welches ist das höchste Gericht des Kantons Aargau?
- aThe justice of the peace (Friedensrichteramt)Das Friedensrichteramt
- bThe district court (Bezirksgericht)Das Bezirksgericht
- cThe Federal Supreme Court (Bundesgericht)Das Bundesgericht
- dThe High Court (Obergericht)Das ObergerichtCorrect answer
Why?
The High Court in Aarau is the highest court of the canton. The Federal Supreme Court in Lausanne is a federal court, not a cantonal one.
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