multiple choice Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of the Indian Act as described in the notes
To regulate indigenous people’s access to certain rights and benefits
according to the notes what role did the TRC play
it aimed to address the trauma caused by residential schools
what does the term indian status refer to the the context of the indian act
a legal designation determining eligibility for rights and benefits
according to the notes what distinguishes laws from rules
laws apply to all members of society while rules dont
what is the significance of the supreme court of canada mentioned in the notes
its decisions are final and influence constitutional questions
what is the first step in the process of making a law in canada
a bill is introduced to parliament
what does the term indian status refer to in the context of the indian act
a legal designation determining eligibility for rights and benefits
according to the notes what distinguishes laws from rules
laws apply to all members of society rules dont
what is the significance of the supreme court of canada as mentioned in the notes
its decisions are final and influence constitutional questions
what is the first step in the process of making a law
a bill is introduced to parliament
how are the judges of the supreme court of Canada selected
they are appointed by the federal government
what is the definition of a right as described in the notes
a legal guarantee that allows a person to act in a certain way
what are collective rights
rights held by groups of people based on shared characteristics
what role does the charter of rights and freedoms play in the criminal code
it gaurantees that laws must comply with its provisions
according to section 8 of the charter, what must the police show before obtaining a search warrant
evidence to justify their suspicions
what is the primary purpose of the notwithstanding clause as described in section 33
to allow governments to limit specific rights under certain conditions
which act ensures that canadian laws and policies to not violate human rights
canadian charter of rights and freedoms
which document is primarily responsible for defining the rights of indigenous peoples
united nations declaration of the rights of indigenous peoples (undrip)
which international body is responsible for holding individuals accountable for serious crimes like genocide
international criminal court
one of the weaknesses of the international court of justice is:
the voluntary compliance of countries to its rulings
what is the primary purpose of tort law as described in the notes
to deter people from harming others
how does civil law differ from criminal law according to the notes
vivian law resolves disputes between individuals while criminal law protects society
according to the notes what are punitive damages intended to do
punish the défendent for egregious actions
what is the primary purpose of a contract
to establish a legally binding agreement
