CLU3M - Rights and Freedoms - Unit 2 Test Review

Question 1

Examples of Section 2(b) of 'Freedom of Thought and Expression' cover all but...

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Equality and Enforcement

Question 2

Which category of the federal branch of government does the Senate fall under?

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Legislative

Question 3

How long can the Notwithstanding Clause be in effect?

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5 years with the possibility for renewal

Question 4

Water bills have skyrocketed as of late and Steven has had enough. He would need to express his discontent with...

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Municipal

Question 5

___ an Indigenous community in BC has the power to make laws on marriage, adoption, education, social & health services.

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Nisga&#x27;a

Question 6

The accused, Mr. Oakes was dismissed and he was cleared of all charges.

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True

Question 7

This court aims to prosecute international war criminals...

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International Criminal Court

Question 8

The Supreme Court agreed with Mr. Marshall Jr.'s claim that he had the right to fish, based on an old treaty agreement.

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True

Question 9

Tina has a great proposal for re-designing the $20 bill. She would need to reach out to...

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Federal

Question 10

Seeking permission to appeal a case from a lower court to the Supreme Court of Canada is called...

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Leave

Question 11

Donald Marshall Jr. was arrested for performing the following task/profession.

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Fishing

Question 12

This branch is responsible for presiding over Canada’s court system and interpreting the law.

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Judicial

Question 13

Parliament + 2/3rd of the prov. that represent at least 50% of the country must agree in order to change the Const. is..

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Amending Formula

Question 14

Which level of government is responsible for helping establish local Indigenous governing structures?

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Provincial

Question 15

This treaty aims to ban the use of landmines outright across the world.

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Ottawa Treaty

Question 16

Lars wants labour laws changed so that he can get paid double his salary for each 8-hour shift. Who should he contact?

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Provincial

Question 17

To repatriate means to...

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Bring Home

Question 18

Hiring firefighters is the responsibility of...

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Municipal

Question 19

Roger, a Fisher from PEI has realized that the Atlantic Halibut is on the verge of being extinct. He should reach out to

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Federal

Question 20

Altogether, how many Justices can serve at the Supreme Court of Canada?

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9

Question 21

These government officials are required to offer a "Sober 2nd thought" to ideas and bills that come their way.

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Senate

Question 22

A law that must be followed (I.e.: Mandatory) and observed by citizens or a country is known as...

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Binding

Question 23

The Governor General is in charge of appointing Senate members.

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False

Question 24

This area of public law is made up of a system that is concerned with levying economic transactions.

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Tax

Question 25

Paul is sick and tired of skunks roaming his neighbourhood. He would need to forward his concerns to...

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Municipal

Question 26

In civil cases or lawsuits, there are no Crown Attornies.

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True

Question 27

In a civil lawsuit, who is responsible for proving the probability of their claim using evidence and testimonies?

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Plaintiff

Question 28

_________ is when an early election is called due to a minority government not being able to pass a bill into law.

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Vote of No Confidence

Question 29

Daycare services are proving to be far too costly for Ben and Charlotte. Which level of gov't should they reach out to?

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Provincial

Question 30

They are commonly known as the "Friends of the Court"?

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Intervenes

Question 31

This area of public law is made up of a complex system that works to protect the natural habitats of a particular region

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Environment

Question 32

Which section of the Charter did the Crown attorneys violate when charging Mr. Oakes?

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Sec. 11(d)

Question 33

If a bill does NOT get 50% of the votes at any stage, then it will have to restart again at the Pre-Legislative stage.

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False

Question 34

"The rights of the group in a workforce, rather than the individual" is the definition for...

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Collective Rights

Question 35

Prior to 1949, Canada's Supreme Court was located in...

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London, UK

Question 36

Which section of the Charter limits one's Freedom up to a 'Reasonable degree' or limit?

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Sec. 1

Question 37

The Tax Court of Canada is an example of a court that falls under the Legislative Branch.

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False

Question 38

Which of the following treaties is Canada NOT a part of?

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Antarctica Exploration Treaty

Question 39

The Notwithstanding clause allows the following level of government to invoke it:

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Provincial

Question 40

Non-Canadian residents and refugees can rely on the protections offered in the Charter.

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True

CLU3M - Rights and Freedoms - Unit 2 Test Review

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CLU3M - Rights and Freedoms - Unit 2 Test Review

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