Unit 1 True or False Flashcards
(20 cards)
Canada Cannot make changes to its constitution without approval of the British privy council
false
according to the charter, “everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of the person.”
True
If suspected criminal flees Canada, there is nothing the government can do about it
False
Canada is a representative democracy in which citizens elect Law makers who debate and vote on laws for the country
True
Laws apply to all members of society, where’s rules apply to participants
True
an employer must hire any applicant that submits a copy of the Canadian charter of rights and freedoms
False
since democracy means ‘rule by the people’ the federal government is under the jurisdiction of the municipal government
False
The United Nations published the universal declaration of human rights
true
a bill does not require royal assent to become a law if the prime minister signs the document
False
An individual must become a Canadian citizen before they are granted human rights
False
a person’s rights are absolute under the charter of rights and freedoms
False
Canada is divided into federal, Provincial, and treaty levels of government
False
people with physical disabilities are prohibited from participating in federal elections
False
a law that is deemed unconstitutional can be struck down in the court of law
True
Many countries choose to obey International law to build good relationships with other nations
True
the Magna Carta was written by Thomas Jefferson during the French revolution of 1789
False
Statutes are the recorded results of the previous court cases
False
Procedural law gives someone the right to express themselves in public
False
Lack of wheelchair accessibility to buildings is considered a barrier to equality in society
True
Judges are given the responsibility to create new laws and pass them in parliament
False
