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Legal OR Political Terms
100
In the R v Morgentaler case in 1988, the Supreme Court ruled that the Criminal Code was unconstitutional in terms of restricting a woman's right to access this procedure.
What is "an abortion"?
100
With a famous airport named after him in the capital of Ontario, this politician gave Canada's its' current flag as leader of this political party in the 1960's.
What is "The Liberal Party"?
100
Ironically, the first section of the Canadian Charter of Rights allows the government to do this?
What is "limit protected freedoms"?
100
In his The Republic, this Greek philosopher argued that people cannot achieve happiness outside the context of community.
Who is "Plato"?
100
Since 2022, this politician has garnered world-wide respect and admiration for his strong leadership against Russian aggression.
Who is "Volodymyr Zelenskyy"?
100
In his famous "I have a dream" speech in 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. called for the end of this practice, which among other things, prohibited Black African Americans from attending the same schools as White Americans.
What is "racial segregation"?
200
In the Vriend v Alberta case of 1998, the Supreme Court of Canada argued that "sexual orientation" should be included in this key section of the Charter.
What is "section 15 or Equality Rights"?
200
In 2017, this man became the first Indo-Canadian to lead a major party; the NDP. 
Who is "Jagmeet Singh"?
200
Habeas corpus, referenced under the Legal Rights section of the Charter, requires detained individuals to be presented in court within this.
What is "a reasonable amount of time"?
200
In the Communist Manifesto, Friedrich Engels and this man, wrote about the pitfalls of capitalism.
Who is "Karl Marx"?
200
On January 7th 2023, five Black police officers of the Memphis Police Department beat and killed this man, sparking shock and outrage around the U.S. and the world.
Who is "Tyre Nichols"?
200
What game are we playing again? Anyways, this is the legal doctrine that an accused person cannot be tried twice for the same offence.
What is "double jeopardy"?
300
In the United States v Burns case of 2001, the Supreme Court of Canada made a ruling that extradition to a country that has the death penalty would constitute a violation of one's right to life, liberty and this of the person.
What is "security"?
300
in 1993, Kim Campbell became the first female Prime Minister in Canadian history when she replaced Brian Mulroney as leader of this party.
What is the "Conservative Party"?
300
In 1982, the Charter became part of the supreme law of the land when it was placed inside this overarching document.
What is "the Constitution"?
300
In Thomas Hobbes' most famous work, also the name of a major ride at Canada's Wonderland, the author states that an all-powerful government is required to control the violent impulses of people.
What is "The Leviathan"?
300
This revolutionary machine continues to explore the Jezero crater on Mars.
What is the "Perseverence Rover"?
300
This political term represents the trend toward greater interconnectedness of the world's economic, technological, political, cultural and environmental systems.
What is "globalization"?
400
In the R v Latimer case, the father who was found guilty of killing his severely disabled daughter, called it an act of this.
What is "mercy"?
400
Elizabeth May, a respected Canadian politician, is also the leader of this federal party which was previously headed by Amita Kuttner.
What is "The Green Party"?
400
The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is based on this previous document which was drafted and signed as federal legislation in 1960.
What is "The Canadian Bill of Rights"?
400
In his The Wealth of Nations, this economist championed capitalist principles such as a free marketplace and the power of competition.
Who is "Adam Smith"?
400
This young Swedish activist continues to challenge political leaders to acknowledge and address the climate crisis.
Who is "Greta Thunberg"?
400
This latin term, which means guilty mind, represents a deliberate intention to commit a wrongful act.
What is "mens rea"?
500
In the R v Oakes case of 1986, the Supreme Court of Canada created this test, known as the Oakes Test, to determine whether or not the government could justify this.
What is "limit guaranteed rights"?
500
Yves Francois Blanchet is the current leader of this federal party, tasked with promoting the independence for a specific province.
What is the "Bloc Quebecois"?
500
The Charter recognizes these rights with regards to the relationship between First Nations and the national government.
What are "treaty rights"?
500
Regarded as the founder of this theory, Jeremy Bentham argued that ""it is the greatest happiness of the greatest number that is the measure of right and wrong".
What is "utilitarianism"?
500
MAID, an acronym standing for this, may soon include mental disorder as an acceptable underlying condition; thought the Liberals have asked for time to review.
What is "Medical Assistance in Dying"?
500
MAD stands for these three words, the idea that superpowers would not inflict the first nuclear strike because it would surely mean a catastrophic end for everyone.
What is "Mutually Assured Destruction"?