SwitzerlandKanton Aargau 66 · Canton of Aargau: Rule of law
How is the police organised in the canton of Aargau?
In the exam (German)
Wie ist die Polizei im Kanton Aargau aufgeteilt?
- aOnly the federal police from Bern is responsible.Nur die Bundespolizei aus Bern ist zuständig.
- bThe army takes over all police duties.Die Armee übernimmt alle Aufgaben der Polizei.
- cA single police force carries out all tasks.Eine einzige Polizei erledigt alle Aufgaben.
- dThe cantonal police and the regional police share the work.Kantons- und Regionalpolizei teilen sich die Arbeit.Correct answer
Why?
Aargau has a dual police system. The regional police forces of the municipalities provide local security, and the cantonal police (Kantonspolizei) take on the other tasks, for example at serious traffic accidents. In 2024, the Grand Council decided to keep this system.
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You disagree with a decision of the municipal council (Gemeinderat). What can you usually do in Aargau?Correct answer:File an appeal with the canton
Sie sind mit einem Entscheid des Gemeinderates nicht einverstanden. Was können Sie im Aargau meistens tun? — Beim Kanton Beschwerde einreichen
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What is the task of the public prosecutor's office (Staatsanwaltschaft) in the canton of Aargau?Correct answer:It leads criminal proceedings and brings charges.
Welche Aufgabe hat die Staatsanwaltschaft im Kanton Aargau? — Sie leitet Strafverfahren und klagt an.
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From which year is the current constitution of the canton of Aargau?Correct answer:1980
Aus welchem Jahr stammt die heute gültige Verfassung des Kantons Aargau? — 1980
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Which is the highest court of the canton of Aargau?Correct answer:The High Court (Obergericht)
Welches ist das höchste Gericht des Kantons Aargau? — Das Obergericht
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