Chapter 11 - Complexities of Liberalism in Practice

Question 1

What is one right that collective rights in Canada aren’t designed to protect?

Answer 1

mobility rights

Question 2

The act that is an example of extending rights to a previously disadvantaged group?

Answer 2

Civil Marriage Act

Question 3

What did the Supreme Court of Canada rule about Bill 101 that caused it to be overturned?

Answer 3

the acts protection on collective rights infringed on individual rights

Question 4

Which major event was the War Measures Act originally used on?

Answer 4

WW1

Question 5

Why was the War Measures Act in 1914 and 1941 criticized?

Answer 5

it targeted citizens based on their racial identity

Question 6

Happens under authoritarian regimes, but can happen in liberal societies too; opposes liberalism

Answer 6

illiberalism

Question 7

Oppoes any restrictions on individual rights; far-right wing

Answer 7

civil libertarian

Question 8

Prioritizes state goals and collective needs over the rights of the individual; far-left wing

Answer 8

Authoritarian

Question 9

What is the persepctive for the Anti-Terrorism Act?

Answer 9

provides law enforcement with the necessary tools to deal with an active threat

Question 10

What is the persepctive against the Anti-Terrorism Act?

Answer 10

allows for the abuse of power, violation of civil liberties, potential discrimination toward minority groups