Quiz #3: Concepts and Class Material Flashcards
The constitution consists of what form of rules?
The constitution consists of both written and
unwritten rules.
The constitution consists of both _________ and ___________ rules. (FILL IN BLANK)
written and unwritten rules.
What are the following basic rules of the constitution? (Written Format)
Constitutions Basic Rules
* Define the organs of government
* Define relations among organs of government
* Define relations between government and people
* Provide symbol of unity
* Stipulate procedures for change
Which of the following are key principles at the heart of Canada’s constitution?
- Three key principles at its heart:
1. Parliamentary democracy
2. Federalism
3. Indigenous and treaty rights
Which of the following are key principles at the heart of Canada’s constitution?
A) Parliamentary democracy, federalism, and Indigenous and treaty rights.
B) Federalism, municipal authority, and trade laws.
C) Judiciary power, individual rule, and provincial rights.
D) Local governance, Indigenous policies, and political appointments.
A) Parliamentary democracy, federalism, and Indigenous and treaty rights.
Why is Canada’s constitution referred to as the “supreme law of the land”?
A) Because all other laws must be consistent with its principles.
B) Because it only applies to the federal government.
C) Because it is subject to change every five years.
D) Because it gives provinces power over federal matters.
A) Because all other laws must be consistent with its principles.
Which of the following is not a basic function of a constitution?
A) Defining the organs of government
B) Outlining government relations with the public
C) Stipulating specific tax rates for citizens
D) Providing a symbol of unity
C) Stipulating specific tax rates for citizen
What type of constitution is referred to as the supreme law of the land, meaning all other laws must be consistent with its Principles?
Canada’s Constitution
Why is Canada’s constitution known as the “supreme law of the land?”
The reason why the Canadian Constitution is the supreme law of the land, is because it’s laws should be consistent with it principle, meaning an overwhelming amount of authority imposed on this laws that should be consistent with the constitutions principles.
What are the four key facets that best define parliamentary democracy in Canada?
- Liberal democracy
- Representative democracy
- Constitutional monarchy
- Responsible government
What term refers to the principle that no one is above the law, and that any powers granted to elected or non-elected officials must be consulted by legislation?
Rule of Law
Define Rule of Law? Written Format
Rule of Law refers to the principle that no one is above the law, and that any powers granted to elected or non-elected officials must be consulted by legislation.
What term refers to the principle that government leaders are elected by the general public, in addidtion must operate within the rule of law and is associated with the four key facets defining parliamentary democracy?
Liberal Democracy
What term refers to most policy decisions that are made by politicians elected by citizens to represent their interests and is associated with the four key facets defining parliamentary democracy?
Representative Democracy
What term refers to an indirect form of democracy, that is shaped by territory, meaning that officials are elected to represent specific geographic constituencies and is associated with the four key facets defining parliamentary democracy?
Representative Democracy
What term is known for evolving along partisan lines?
Representative Democracy
What term is associated with substantive authority in authorizing government actions, such as assenting to bills, dissolving legislatures, and appointing high-level officials, and is also tied to the four key elements defining parliamentary democracy?
Constitutional Monarchy
Which term is associated with substantive authority in authorizing government actions, such as assenting to bills, dissolving legislatures, and appointing high-level officials, and is also tied to the four key elements defining parliamentary democracy?
A) Executive Power
B) Legislative Supremacy
C) Constitutional Monarchy
D) Judicial Review
C) Constitutional Monarchy
Which of the following basic rules of the constitution is missing from this list?
Define the organs of government
Define relations among organs of government
Provide a symbol of unity
Stipulate procedures for change
A) Define relations between government and people
B) Establish checks and balances
C) Specify powers of the judiciary
D) Outline the separation of powers
A) Define relations between government and people
What term refers to a majority of elected representatives making decisions on major votes and is also connected to the four essential elements of parliamentary democracy?
Responsible Gov’t
What term refers to the requirement that power be transferred to a group with the support of a majority of elected representatives, or, failing that, the legislature must be dissolved and a general election held, and is also linked to the four fundamental elements of parliamentary democracy?
Responsible Gov’t
What term is part of a situation in which the federal government has lost the confidence of the House of Commons, an event that has occurred six times in Canadian history?
Responsible Gov’t
Define the Constitutional Monarchy, Written Format!
Ultimate sovereignty rests with the Crown.
‒ Represented federally by governor general and provincially
by lieutenant governors.
‒ Serve primarily as symbolic representatives of Canadians.
‒ Substantive authority when it comes to authorizing
government actions (assenting bills, dissolving legislatures,
appointing high-level officials).
Define the Responsible government, Written Format!
‒ On major votes, a majority of the people’s elected
representatives present in the legislature must support the
government.
‒ Otherwise, the reins of power must be handed over to
another group that has the support of a majority of those
elected representatives, or else the legislature must be
dissolved and a general election held.
‒ The federal government has lost the confidence of the
House of Commons six times in Canadian history.
Define the Representative democracy, Written Format!
Most policy decisions are made by politicians elected by
citizens to represent their interests.
‒ Indirect form of democracy.
‒ Shaped by territory, meaning that officials are elected to
represent specific geographic constituencies.
‒ Evolved along partisan lines.
Define the Liberal democracy,
Those who run the government are elected to do so by the
general public.
‒ Rule of law: the principle that no one is above the law, and
that any powers granted to elected or non-elected officials
must be conferred by legislation.
‒ Individual and group rights.
‒ Protection of minority interests.
‒ Sanctity of the private sphere.
In Canadian politics, what term refers to the division of political powers between the central (federal) government and various subnational (provincial) governments?
Federalism
____________ feature power-sharing arrangements that allow regional governments considerably more autonomy than those in unitary states. (Fill in Blank)
Federalism Like Canada
In Canadian politics, which term refers to the division of political powers between the central (federal) government and multiple subnational (provincial) governments?
A) Constitutional Monarchy
B) Federalism
C) Parliamentary Democracy
D) Liberal Democracy
B) Federalism
Define Federalism, Written Concepts!
Refers to the division of political powers between the central (federal) government and multiple subnational (provincial) governments?
Which of the following is missing as one of the key principles at the heart of the Constitution?
Parliamentary Democracy
______?___________________
Indigenous and Treaty Rights
Rule of Law
A) Liberal Democracy
B) Federalism
C) Responsible Gov’t
D) Constitutional Monarchy
B) Federalism
What term refers to entitlements that are divided into two types: those belonging to individuals and those belonging to groups?
Rights
Define Rights, Written Format!
Refers to legal claims or entitlements to have something or to act in a particular manner.
What term refers to legal claims or entitlements to have something or to act in a particular manner?
Rights
Which term refers to legal claims or entitlements to have something or to act in a particular manner?
A) Rights
B) Obligations
C) Liberties
D) Responsibilities
A) Rights
What term refers to the autonomy to live and act without external restraint?
Freedom
What term refers to the autonomy to live and act without external restraint?
A) Liberties
B) Rights
C) General Will
D) Freedom
D) Freedom
What term comes in one of two forms?
___________________ protect people from interference by governments or other people;
___________________ empower people to exercise
Answer question above and (Fill in Blank)
Freedom,
- Negative liberties
- Positive Entitlements
Define Freedom, Written Format!
Freedoms: the autonomy to live and act without
external restraint
What bill is opposed by supporters of parliamentary supremacy?
Bill of Rights, of 1960
What term refers to the process in Canada’s Constitution that sets out how to make official changes to the Constitution?
Amending Formula
Define Amending Formula, Written Format!
Refers to the process in Canada’s Constitution that sets out how to make official changes to the Constitution.
What term refers to the authority of the courts to adjudicate matters of constitutional law?
Judicial Review
What was the name of the bill that is known as a federal law that outlines Canadians’ rights and freedoms specifically in relation to the federal government. It was an early step in protecting civil liberties in Canada, setting out fundamental rights such as freedom of speech, equality. etc?
Bill of Rights, 1960
Explain what is the Bill of Rights, Written Format!
Federal law that outlines Canadians’ rights and freedoms specifically in relation to the federal government.
What is the name of the federal law that outlines Canadians’ rights and freedoms specifically in relation to the federal government?
A) Charter of Rights and Freedoms
B) Bill of Rights, 1960
C) Constitution Act, 1982
D) Canadian Human Rights Act
B) Bill of Rights, 1960
What is the name of a test that is a model employed by the court to weigh the democratic benefits and assess the constitutionality of a law that breaches certain Charter rights?
A) Minimal Impairment Test
B) Oakes test
C) Charter Remedies (Section 24 Test)
B) Pith and Substance Test
B) Oakes test
What is the name of a test that is a model employed by the court to weigh the democratic benefits and assess the constitutionality of a law that breaches certain Charter rights?
Oakes test
What is the term that individuals refer to who support an increased role for judges in interpreting and protecting rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
Charterphiles
Define Charterphiles, Written Format!
Those who support an increased role for judges in interpreting and protecting rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. They believe that judicial oversight strengthens individual rights and freedoms by holding the government accountable.
What term refers to individuals who support an increased role for judges in interpreting and protecting rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
A) Charterphiles
B) Charterphobes
C) Rights Advocates
D) Judicial Realists
A) Charterphiles
