Human Rights Quiz - Lesson 1 to 3

True (A)

Individual Rights and Legal Rights

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

<p>Legislative Supremacy = The principle that Parliament has the ultimate authority in law-making The Notwithstanding Clause = Allows federal or provincial legislation to operate despite conflicting court decisions The Amending Formula = A process for changing the Constitution R v. Oakes = A landmark Supreme Court case that established the Oakes Test for limiting rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Legislative Supremacy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Concerns over provincial autonomy and recognition of Quebec as a distinct society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Amending Formula = The process required to make changes to the Constitution Meech Lake Accord = An attempt to amend the Constitution that failed Charlottetown Accord = A further proposal for constitutional change following the Meech Lake Accord Section 33 = Allows legislatures to override certain rights under the Charter</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It upheld the principle of federalism. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>The laws criminalizing marijuana were challenged for being unconstitutional, leading to its decriminalization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fundamental rights inherent to all people, regardless of their background or status.

A legal test used to determine if a law infringing on rights is justifiable.

Part of Canada's Constitution, outlining fundamental rights and freedoms.

The principle that the laws passed by the legislature are supreme or the most important.

A clause in the Canadian Charter giving the parliament the power to pass laws that violate the Charter under certain specific conditions.

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms introduced limitations on the power of Parliament to make laws. It shifted power from the legislature to the courts to protect citizens' rights.

The 'Notwithstanding Clause' allows Parliament to pass laws that violate the Charter, but it needs to explicitly state that it's using this power. This is used only in exceptional circumstances.

Changing the Constitution requires agreement from different levels of government using a specific formula, different parts require different levels of approval.

A specific set of rules outlining how to change the Constitution. It requires agreement from different layers of Canadian government, like provinces and the federal government.

A period of discussion and negotiation to update the constitution. It involves addressing issues like Quebec's role, Aboriginals' rights, and women's rights.

An attempt to amend the Constitution to address Quebec's concerns, including giving Quebec a veto power. It failed due to opposition from other provinces and Indigenous groups.

A set of steps from a proposed idea to a legally enforceable law. It includes stages like drafting, debate, and approval by various parts of the government.