Final Flashcards
What type of law has the main purpose of protecting society?
Criminal law
In private law, what is the person called who initiates the lawsuit?
Plaintiff
What is the name of the document that outlines criminal law for youth?
Youth Criminal Justice Act
What are the laws called which Parliament passes?
Statute Law
What is stated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
Freedom for all humans
What responsibilities does Section 92 of the Constitution Act, 1867, outline?
Provincial Government Powers
What responsibilities does Section 91 of the Constitution Act, 1867, outline?
Federal Government Powers
What are the three branches of the Canadian government?
Executive, Legislative, Judiciary
What are the laws called with Municipal government?
Bylaws
When is a restriction on individual rights under the Charter allowed?
Reasonable limits
How many years can legislation using the Notwithstanding Clause stay in place?
5 Years
What is the first question asked when analyzing a potential Charter case?
Does the Charter apply?
Which section of the Charter outlines protection from discrimination?
Section 15
What is it called when the court orders a term to be added to a law that violates a charter right?
Reading in
What can a person seek if they believe their charter rights have been violated?
Remedy
What is it called when a judge puts their personal views into their judgment?
Judicial activism
What has been recently added to the categories of discrimination in the Charter?
Sexual orientation
What is the maximum penalty for an indictable offence?
Life imprisonment (25 Years)
What type of offence can the Crown prosecutor decide how to proceed?
Hybrid offences
