| How Laws Are Made | 2. Branches of Government | Types of Law | Criminal vs Civil | Rights and Freedoms | The Constitution & Charter |
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What is a bill?
A written proposal for a new law or a change to an existing law.
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Carries out and enforces laws.
What does the executive branch do?
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Defines rights and obligations of citizens and government.
What is substantive law?
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Beyond a reasonable doubt.
What is the standard of proof in criminal law?
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1982.
What year was the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms enacted?
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The British North America Act (BNA Act).
What is the Constitution Act, 1867 also known as?
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The Governor General (federally) or Lieutenant Governor (provincially).
The Governor General (federally) or Lieutenant Governor (provincially).
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Debates, amends, and passes laws.
What does the legislative branch do?
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Outlines the steps to enforce rights or obtain remedies.
What is procedural law?
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Balance of probabilities.
What is the standard of proof in civil law?
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Fundamental freedoms (e.g., religion, expression, assembly).
What is Section 2 of the Charter known for?
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The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
What is the Constitution Act, 1982 known for adding?
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What is the first reading of a bill?
The formal introduction of the bill without debate.
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Interprets laws and ensures justice through the court system.
What does the judicial branch do?
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Governs relationships between the state and individuals.
What is public law?
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The Crown Prosecutor.
Who represents the state in a criminal case?
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Section 1 – the “reasonable limits” clause.
What section allows governments to limit rights under certain conditions?
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Bringing the power to amend the Constitution home to Canada from Britain.
What is patriation of the Constitution?
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Private member’s bills are introduced by MPs not in Cabinet; government bills are introduced by Cabinet members.
What is the difference between a private member’s bill and a government bill?
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A group of ministers chosen by the Prime Minister to run government departments.
What is the Cabinet?
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Governs disputes between individuals or organizations.
What is private (civil) law?
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A wrongful act causing harm to another person for which damages can be claimed.
What is a tort?
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Section 33 – allows governments to override certain rights temporarily.
What is the Notwithstanding Clause?
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The Supreme Court of Canada.
Who is responsible for interpreting the Constitution?
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What are the three levels of government that can create laws in Canada?
Federal, provincial, and municipal.
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Maintains order and moderates debates in Parliament.
What is the role of the Speaker of the House?
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Criminal, constitutional, and administrative law.
Name three examples of public law.
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Legal responsibility for one’s actions or omissions.
What is liability in civil law?
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The right to vote, run for office, and regular elections.
Name three democratic rights guaranteed by the Charter.
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The allocation of legislative authority between federal and provincial governments.
What is the division of powers?
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What is the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Which one has more legal power - the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948, or the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms of 1982.
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