8 Questions
Which sources contribute to Canadian law?
Laws passed by Parliament and the provincial legislatures
What are the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizens based on?
Canadian history
Which country's unwritten constitution has Canada inherited from?
Great Britain
Which document, signed in 1215, forms the basis for Canada's tradition of ordered liberty?
The Magna Carta
Which of the following rights is NOT protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
Freedom of association
Which phrase from the Constitution of Canada emphasizes the importance of religious traditions to Canadian society?
The supremacy of God and the rule of law
Which of the following is a right protected by habeas corpus?
Right to challenge unlawful detention
In what year was the Constitution of Canada amended to include the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
1982
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Historical Documents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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