Ch. 1 & 2 Flashcards
Common law is based on the rule of
Precedent
In Quebec, civil law is still based on
the Napoleonic or Civil Code
The basis of our modern property laws is
the English feudal system
Magna Carta recognized the principle of
the rule of law
What was the original name of Canada’s first constitution?
British North America Act
The formula for changing Canada’s constitution requires the consent of
the Canadian Parliament
two-thirds of the provinces with 50 percent of the population
Which of the following did the Charter of the Nuremberg Tribunal define as international crimes:
crimes against peace
crimes against humanity
The Canadian Bill of Rights was pioneered by
John Diefenbaker
The Canadian Bill of Rights was criticized for which of the following reasons?
It applied only to federal matters.
Parliament could change it at any time.
It did little to protect equality rights.
The Canadian politician who promoted a “just society” was
Pierre Trudeau
Legislation passed using the notwithstanding clause can stay in effect for
5 years
Which of the following forms of expression is outlawed by the Criminal Code?
inciting hatred of identifiable groups
A restriction on individual rights under the Charter can remain if it is demonstrably justifiable in a free and
democratic society
The Supreme Court has ruled that a law that limits a Charter right or freedom is reasonable for all of the following reasons.
It sets clear and exact standards.
It enforces an important government objective.
The restriction on individual rights or freedoms is minimal.
The law refers to which types of discrimination?
intentional discrimination
unintentional discrimination
All provincial and territorial Human Rights Codes are based on the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
