Quiz on Constitution - Canadian History - 2024-2025

Question 1

Patriate

Answer 1

To take control of a document from a former colonial government

Question 2

Distinct society

Answer 2

A phrase that refers to the recognition of the unique nature of Quebec within Canada; it often has the sense that Quebec should have special powers and privileges to protect its language and culture.

Question 3

Notwithstanding clause

Answer 3

A clause in the Canadian Constitution (Section 33[1]) that enables Parliament or the legislature of a province to allow an Act to stand even though it contravenes the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

The premiers agreed to accept the Charter if an escape clause were added.

Question 4

Canada Act

Answer 4

An Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom passed in 1982 at the request of the Canadian government to patriate Canada’s constitution.

Question 5

Bloc Quebecois

Answer 5

A federal party dedicated to Quebec separation from Canada.
Formed in 1990 I think!

Question 6

Meech Lake Accord

Answer 6

A package of constitutional amendments that would define Quebec as a distinct society with Canada.

1987.

Question 7

Charlottetown Accord

Answer 7

The Charlottetown Accord of 1992 was a failed attempt by Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and all 10 provincial premiers to amend the Canadian Constitution.

The Charlottetown Accord attempted to resolve long-standing disputes around the division of powers between federal and provincial jurisdiction.

It answered Québec’s conces in ways similar to the Meech Lake Accord, but it also advocated the principle of Aboriginal self government.

Question 8

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Answer 8

A document–made in 1982–that protects the rights and freedoms of individuals and groups in Canada. It is ONE part of the Canadian Constitution.

Question 9

Clarity Act (Bill C-20)

Answer 9

Legislation passed by the Chretien government requiring separatist referendums to pass with a “clear majority” rather than 50 percent plus 1 before Quebec could negotiate separation.

Passed in the year 2000.

Question 10

Significance of the Meech Lake Accord

Answer 10

• Aboriginal peoples pointed out that they, too, had a distinct society that needed to be recognized.
• Other Canadians argued they hadn’t been given enough say on the issue.

Question 11

Significance of the Charlottetown Accord

Answer 11

It answered Québec’s conces in ways similar to the Meech Lake Accord, but it also advocated the principle of Aboriginal self government.

In response to pressure from the Wester provinces, the Senate would become an elected body with equal representation from all parts of the country.

Question 12

Charter of Rights and Freedoms Significance

Answer 12

• Gives people basic rights and freedoms
• Many provinces saw the Charter as taking away power from them, and transferring it to the courts.
• In Québec, Lévesque feared that the Charter could be used to override his language laws or any other legislation that might be passed to protect Québec’s distinct society.

Question 13

Sovereignty-association meaning

Question 14

Consequential criteria:

Answer 14

• Profundity
• Quantity
• Durability
• Fits Narrative
• Revealing
• Unity/Division

Question 15

What did Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau hope for when he patriated Canada’s constitution

Answer 15

He hoped that a “made in Canada” constitution would make Quebec feel more comfortable about their position.

Question 16

When and significance of the 2 main referendums we talked about in class:

Answer 16

• ## 1980 (Rene Levesque called for a referendum on sovereignty-association, he wanted Quebec to become plitically independent, BUT MAINTAIN CLOSE ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION WITH CANADA)

Question 17

What is the “Kitchen Accord”?

Answer 17

A series of meetings failed to resolve the concerns that divided the provinces and the federal government. In a final attempt to reach an agree-ment, the prime minister and the premiers met in Ottawa on November 4,
1981. Over late-night meetings in the kitchen of the National Conference Centre, federal Justice Minister Jean Chrétien and the justice ministers from Saskatchewan and Ontario hammered out what came to be called the
“Kitchen Accord.” The provincial premiers were awakened in their rooms at the Château Laurier Hotel and asked to approve the deal.

– from textbook!

Question 18

What did Conservative Prime Minister Brian Mulroney do different than Trudeau?

Answer 18

• He forged closer connections with the United States.