Rights Flashcards
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Which document forms part of the Constitution and guarantees the basic rights and freedoms of all Canadians?
Answer: The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms became part of the Constitution in 1982 and protects fundamental rights.
Which of the following is a fundamental freedom guaranteed to Canadians?
Answer: Freedom of conscience and religion
Freedom of conscience and religion is one of the fundamental freedoms in the Charter.
What right allows Canadians to enter, stay in, or leave Canada?
Answer: Mobility rights
Mobility rights allow citizens to enter, remain in, and leave Canada, and to live and work anywhere in the country.
Which freedom protects the right to organize peaceful public meetings and demonstrations?
Answer: Freedom of peaceful assembly
Freedom of peaceful assembly lets people gather peacefully to demonstrate or hold meetings.
Equality rights in the Charter mean Canadians are equal before the law regardless of all the following EXCEPT:
Answer: Favourite sports team
Equality rights protect against discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, colour, sex, age, or disability — not personal preferences.
Which freedom allows Canadians to express opinions, including through the press and media?
Answer: Freedom of expression
Freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press, is a fundamental freedom.
Habeas corpus, an important legal right, protects Canadians from what?
Answer: Unlawful detention
Habeas corpus is the right to challenge unlawful detention by the state.