Charter Quiz

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Section 1: Reasonable Limits Guarantee

  1. What does Section 1 of the Charter state?

  • Rights and freedoms can be limited if reasonably justified.

  1. What is the purpose of the Oakes Test?

  • To decide if a limit on rights is justified.

  1. What are the three components of the Oakes Test?

  • Proportionality, Rational Connection, Minimal Impairment.

  1. What is Proportionality in the Oakes Test?

  • Balancing society’s interests vs. individual rights.

  1. What is Rational Connection in the Oakes Test?

  • The limit must logically relate to the law's purpose.

  1. What is Minimal Impairment in the Oakes Test?

  • The law should interfere as little as possible.

  1. What was the issue in R v Oakes?

  • Reverse onus conflicted with the right to be presumed innocent.

Section 2: Fundamental Freedoms (REPAA)

  1. What does REPAA stand for?

  • Religion, Expression, Peaceful Assembly, Association, Conscience.

  1. What does Freedom of Conscience and Religion protect?

  • The right to believe, practice, or not practice religion.

  1. What was the issue in Multani v. Commission Scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys?

  • A Sikh student’s right to wear a kirpan in school.

  1. What was the issue in R v Big M Drug Mart?

  • Shop opened on Sunday, violating the Lords Act.

  1. What is not protected under Freedom of Expression?

  • Obscene material and spreading hatred.

  1. What is Peaceful Assembly?

  • The right to protest peacefully.

  1. What is Unlawful Assembly?

  • 3 or more people causing fear with a common purpose.

  1. When does Unlawful Assembly become a Riot?

  • If 12 or more people break the peace.

  1. What is Freedom of Association?

  • The right to associate with anyone lawfully.

Sections 3-5: Democratic Rights

  1. What does Section 3 protect?

  • The right to vote and run for office.

  1. How often must elections be held according to Section 4?

  • Every 5 years.

  1. What is a reasonable restriction on voting?

  • Age, mental capacity, or residence.

Section 6: Mobility Rights

  1. Who has the right to live and work in any province?

  • Citizens and permanent residents.

  1. What is an exception to Mobility Rights?

  • High provincial unemployment rates.

Sections 7 – 14: Legal Rights

  1. What does Section 7 protect?

  • Life, liberty, and security of the person.

  1. What does Section 8 protect against?

  • Unreasonable search and seizure.

  1. What does Section 9 protect against?

  • Arbitrary detention or imprisonment.

  1. What are the rights under Section 10 during arrest?

  • To be informed, get a lawyer, and habeas corpus.

  1. What does Section 11 protect?

  • Fair trial procedures and protection from double jeopardy.

  1. Which case set a standard for trial delays?

  • R v Jordan.

  1. What does Section 12 protect against?

  • Cruel or unusual punishment.

  1. What does Section 13 protect?

  • Self-incrimination.

  1. What does Section 14 guarantee?

  • The right to an interpreter.

Section 15: Equality Rights

  1. What does Section 15 guarantee?

  • Equality before and under the law without discrimination.

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