Canadian Citizenship Rights and Freedoms 2

Question 1

Which section of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms allows governments to pass laws that override Charter rights, subject to certain conditions?

Accepted Answer

Section 33 (Notwithstanding Clause)

Answer

Section 1 (Reasonable Limits Clause)

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Section 7 (Life, Liberty and Security)

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Section 15 (Equality Rights)

Question 2

What does Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantee?

Accepted Answer

Equality rights and protection from discrimination based on enumerated grounds

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Freedom of expression and peaceful assembly

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The right to life, liberty and security of the person

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The right to vote in federal and provincial elections

Question 3

The Canadian Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination in federally regulated activities. Which of the following is NOT a prohibited ground of discrimination under this Act?

Accepted Answer

Political opinion within Canada

Answer

Race and national or ethnic origin

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Disability (physical or mental)

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Family status and marital status

Question 4

What is 'habeas corpus' in the context of Canadian rights?

Accepted Answer

The right to challenge the lawfulness of one's detention before a court

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The right to a trial by jury

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The right to be informed of the reasons for arrest

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The right to remain silent during police questioning

Question 5

The Supreme Court of Canada's decision in R. v. Oakes (1986) established a legal test. What does the Oakes test determine?

Accepted Answer

Whether a law that limits a Charter right is justified under Section 1 as a 'reasonable limit'

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Whether an accused person is guilty of a criminal offence beyond reasonable doubt

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Whether a provincial law conflicts with federal jurisdiction

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Whether a government action constitutes cruel and unusual treatment

Question 6

Section 2 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects 'fundamental freedoms.' Which of the following is NOT listed as a fundamental freedom under Section 2?

Accepted Answer

Freedom of movement between provinces

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Freedom of conscience and religion

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Freedom of peaceful assembly

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Freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression