Rights And Freedoms Flashcards
What is a right?
Something we are legally allowed to do or have. Ex. Protest
Can a province or territory opt out of the Charter of rights and freedoms?
Yes, they can use the “not withstanding clause”.
Example of Fundamental Freedom
1) protest
2) religion
3) speak and think as you wish
4) freedom of peaceful assembly / association
Example of Democratic rights
1) vote
2) run for government
3) can’t be in power for more than 5 years
4) you have to work every 12 months
Example of Mobility rights
1) travel, live or work anywhere in Canada
Example of legal rights to life, liberty and security.
1) you are innocent until proven guilty
2) right to a lawyer
3) no unreasonable search and seizure
4) go to jail for no reason
5) no cruel or unusual treatment
Example of equality rights
1) men and are equal
2) no discrimination against race, skin colour, age, disabilities.
3) sex, material status, citizenship
Example of official language of Canada
1) right to use French or English with government
What is minority language education right
1) right to school in English or French
What is aboriginal rights? (General rights)
1) Treaties will be honoured.
2) culture, customs, and languages.
What are the 5 fundamental freedoms?
1) Freeform of religion
2) freedom of thought and expression
3) Freeedom of the press
4)Freedom of assembly
5) Freedom of association
What are the 4 individuals rights?
1) Democratic rights
2) mobility Rights
3) Legal Rights
4) Equality rights
What are the 4 Collective rights?
1) Offical languages
2) Minority language education rights
3) Enforcement rights
4) General Rights
What is the enforcement right?
Take the government to court if they don’t follow the charter
Entrenched means?
Pasted firmly
