Exploring Canadian Rights and Responsibilities
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Which sources contribute to Canadian law?

  • Laws passed by the Canadian Supreme Court
  • Laws passed by the European Union
  • Laws passed by Parliament and the provincial legislatures (correct)
  • Laws passed by the United Nations
  • What are the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizens based on?

  • Canadian history (correct)
  • Religious beliefs
  • International treaties
  • Political ideologies
  • Which country's unwritten constitution has Canada inherited from?

  • Great Britain (correct)
  • Australia
  • United States
  • France
  • Which document, signed in 1215, forms the basis for Canada's tradition of ordered liberty?

    <p>The Magna Carta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following rights is NOT protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

    <p>Freedom of association</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase from the Constitution of Canada emphasizes the importance of religious traditions to Canadian society?

    <p>The supremacy of God and the rule of law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a right protected by habeas corpus?

    <p>Right to challenge unlawful detention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year was the Constitution of Canada amended to include the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

    <p>1982</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Sources of Canadian Law

    • Canadian law is influenced by four main sources: the Canadian Constitution, legislation, common law, and civil law.

    Rights and Responsibilities of Canadian Citizens

    • The rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizens are based on the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Constitution Act.

    Influence of British Constitution

    • Canada has inherited its unwritten constitution from Britain.

    Historical Documents

    • The Magna Carta, signed in 1215, forms the basis for Canada's tradition of ordered liberty.

    Limitations of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

    • The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms does not protect the right to a clean environment.

    Importance of Religious Traditions

    • The phrase "the supremacy of God" in the Constitution of Canada emphasizes the importance of religious traditions to Canadian society.

    Habeas Corpus

    • Habeas corpus protects the right to not be unlawfully detained or imprisoned without a fair trial.

    Amendments to the Constitution

    • The Constitution of Canada was amended in 1982 to include the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

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    Test your knowledge of Canadian rights and responsibilities with this quiz! Explore the sources of Canadian law and discover how our history and values shape our legal system.

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