CCW Module 5 Concepts

Question 1

freedoms and rights

Answer 1

-rights are granted by laws, freedoms allow action but can be limited if justified

Question 2

purpose of the charter

Answer 2

-limits government power
-guides federal and provincial governments in making laws
-courts use the charter to apply and review laws
-people can ask courts to decide how the charter applies to situations

Question 3

impact of the charted

Answer 3

before the charter-limited protection for individual freedoms and minority rights
after the charter-stronger human rights protections, ending unfair laws
-courts can now remove laws that violate the charter

Question 4

fundamental freedoms

Answer 4

-freedom of expression, religion and peaceful assembly
-freedom to associate with any group or cause

Question 5

democratic and legal rights

Answer 5

-right to participate in democratic elections
-right to a fair trial and protection from unfair laws

Question 6

equality and mobility rights

Answer 6

-right to equality, free from discrimination
-right to live and work anywhere in Canada
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