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What is the term used to describe an addition to the constitution?
What is the term used to describe an addition to the constitution?
Which document first set limits on the power of a ruler, signed in 1215?
Which document first set limits on the power of a ruler, signed in 1215?
What is the name of the law that allowed Canada to govern itself without UK interference?
What is the name of the law that allowed Canada to govern itself without UK interference?
Which section of the Charter can limit certain rights and freedoms?
Which section of the Charter can limit certain rights and freedoms?
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Who was the Prime Minister responsible for patriating the Constitution in 1982?
Who was the Prime Minister responsible for patriating the Constitution in 1982?
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Study Notes
Constitutional Amendments
- A constitutional amendment is a modification or addition to a constitution.
Magna Carta
- The Magna Carta, signed in 1215, was a landmark document that first limited a monarch's power.
- King John of England signed the Magna Carta.
UK Constitution
- The United Kingdom possesses an unwritten constitution, primarily based on precedent (prior judicial decisions).
Canadian Constitution
- The Constitution Act, 1867 (formerly the British North America Act) is a foundational document of Canadian law.
- The Statute of Westminster granted Canada and other British nations greater self-governance, minimizing UK interference, particularly in foreign affairs.
- The Constitution was patriated (brought home to Canada) in 1982 under Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau.
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
- Section 1 of the Charter is known as the reasonable limits clause, allowing for limitations on rights and freedoms.
- Section 7 protects the rights to life, liberty, and security of the person.
- Section 15 guarantees equality rights.
- Section 33, the notwithstanding clause, permits legislatures to override certain Charter rights.
US Bill of Rights
- The Second Amendment of the US Bill of Rights secures the right to bear arms (own firearms).
Other Key Terms
- Codification: The process of writing laws systematically in a single document.
- Miranda rights: Rights communicated by law enforcement to an individual upon arrest (vary by jurisdiction).
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Explore the significance of major constitutional documents such as the Magna Carta, the UK Constitution, and the Canadian Constitution. This quiz will test your knowledge of constitutional amendments and the rights afforded under these important legal frameworks.
