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What is the main reason for the separation of powers in the judiciary according to Montesquieu?
What is the main reason for the separation of powers in the judiciary according to Montesquieu?
- To give judges the authority to enforce laws directly
- To ensure judges do not have excessive political power (correct)
- To prevent judges from making laws
- To guarantee that the executive branch does not control the judiciary
In Canada, why do judges wait for cases to be brought to them instead of addressing problems proactively?
In Canada, why do judges wait for cases to be brought to them instead of addressing problems proactively?
- To limit the scope of court decisions
- To show respect for the legislative branch
- To speed up the legal process
- To maintain impartiality and avoid bias (correct)
What role do parties play in court proceedings?
What role do parties play in court proceedings?
- Spectators
- Mediators
- Collaborators
- Adversaries (correct)
Why must a dispute be submitted to the court in the judicial system?
Why must a dispute be submitted to the court in the judicial system?
What is the primary purpose of case law in the legal system?
What is the primary purpose of case law in the legal system?
Why do judges have less 'political' power compared to the legislative and executive branches in Canada?
Why do judges have less 'political' power compared to the legislative and executive branches in Canada?
What is the purpose of the Reasonable Limits Clause as per the text?
What is the purpose of the Reasonable Limits Clause as per the text?
Which provision allows governments to temporarily override specific rights and freedoms according to the text?
Which provision allows governments to temporarily override specific rights and freedoms according to the text?
What is the main function of Judicial Challenge Programs based on the information provided?
What is the main function of Judicial Challenge Programs based on the information provided?
How does the Charter recommend interpreting its provisions with regard to multiculturalism?
How does the Charter recommend interpreting its provisions with regard to multiculturalism?
What does Article 24 of the Charter allow individuals to do?
What does Article 24 of the Charter allow individuals to do?
How can governments use the Notwithstanding Clause according to the text?
How can governments use the Notwithstanding Clause according to the text?
What is the explicit requirement for judges of provincial superior courts and federal courts in Canada?
What is the explicit requirement for judges of provincial superior courts and federal courts in Canada?
Which level does the final appeal fall under in the Canadian judicial system?
Which level does the final appeal fall under in the Canadian judicial system?
What is the purpose of the reference procedure mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the reference procedure mentioned in the text?
Who appoints judges to the lower courts and administrative tribunals in Canada?
Who appoints judges to the lower courts and administrative tribunals in Canada?
What is the main aim of protecting courts from legislative and governmental interventions according to the text?
What is the main aim of protecting courts from legislative and governmental interventions according to the text?
What is required for a trial to go through three levels of the Canadian judicial system?
What is required for a trial to go through three levels of the Canadian judicial system?
