Fundamental Freedoms
Name one fundamental freedom
Freedom of Conscience and Religion: You can believe and practice any religion or none at all.
Freedom of Thought, Belief, Opinion, and Expression: You can think, believe, and express your opinions freely.
Freedom of the Press and Other Media: The media can report and communicate freely.
Freedom of Peaceful Assembly: You can gather peacefully with others.
Freedom of Association: You can join or form groups freely.
What was John Locke’s definition of the Social Contract
he believed in the state of nature and natural rights - life, liberty, and property
What happened as a result of the R v Morgentaler case?
ruled that federal abortion laws were unconstitutional
What are legal rights?
rights to life liberty and security of person
What are the two houses that make up the parliament?
the senate and house of commons
The Indian act of 1876 violated which fundamental freedom
Freedom of expression as well as Freedom of associate
What was the Code of Hammurabi
it was the oldest formal legal system and it focused on family law
What happened as a result of the Vriend v Alberta case?
exclusion of sexual orientation from Alberta's human right was unconstitutional
What does the Oakes test do for Canadian law?
provides a legal test to test section 1
How are MPs and Senators chosen for parliament?
Mps are elected and Senators are appointed
What is s. 2(d) of the fundamental freedoms in Canada?
Freedom of association
What was the significance of the Justinian Code
Made punishments proportional to the crime
What was the verdict of the R v Zundel case?
the courts ruled in Zundel's favor because he wasn't making anyone read his book and he wasn't denying it.
What is Rule of Law?
everyone is equal under the law
What is the final step in the creation of a bill?
the final step is royal assent
Name one exception of freedom of speech/freedom of expression.
reasonable limits
What was the Magna Carta
everyone is equal under the law and introduced hadeas corpus
What was the verdict of Little Sisters Book and Art Emporium V. Canada?
A majority of the Supreme Court held that the actions of Canada Customs violated the bookstore’s freedom of expression and s. 15 equality rights
What are the Habeas Corpus laws?
everyone has the right to a fair open and speedy trial
Who mediates debate during readings in the House?
speaker of the house
How is rule of precedent used in today’s system of law?
the rule of precedent works in common law
What was the significance of the Common Law system in Britain
it established a unified legal system that was based on precedent and judicial decisions.
What was the impact of the Oakes Case on today's legal system?
It established the legal test to reasonably determine if the government can justifiably and constitutionally limit one's rights under section one of the charter
What is the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
a set of rights and freedoms that are imbedded into Canada's constitution
State all the steps in order to pass a bill.
Notice and Introduction
First Reading
Second Reading
Committee Stage
Report Stage.
Third Reading
Senate Review
Agreement
Royal Assent
Coming into Force