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Unit 2 - CLN 4U

Terms

TermDefinition
Amending Formula Set of conditions required to make changes to the constitution
Charlottetown Accord second attempt at the Meech Lake. Provincial representative.
Intra Vires within legal powers of individuals /group
Prime Facie Legally convincing argument
Statute of Westminster Gave commonwealth realms (Canada) independence from the Crown.
Equality Rights The right of individuals to be treated equally.
Balance of Probabilities Did the discrimination more than likely take place.
Constitution Outlines fundamental principles for Canada
Legislative Supremacy The highest legal/political body of government (House of Commons)
Reasonable Limits Clause The government's ability to limit a person's right with justification.
OHRC Ontario Human Rights Commission Protects minorities and rights of all individuals in Ontario.
Legal Rights Everyone's rights to life, liberty and security
Bill of Rights Outlines guaranteed fundamental freedoms and rights
Democratic Rights Right to vote in elections or run for public office
Meech Lake Accord The first attempt to put Indigenous communities into the constitution however, it became unsuccessful due to lack of time. Charlottetown Accord
Reverse onus The accused is detained while awaiting trial Guilty until proven innocent. The burden of proof lies with the accused .
Ultra Vires Beyond the power of an individual or group
Competing Rights Person's rights infringes others rights
Civil RIghts Relationships between government and individuals
Discrimination Denying a group or person something due to prejudice or racism.
Mobility RIghts Freedom to move in/out of Canada
Stereotyping Judging a group based on preconceived notions
Racism Derogatory feelings towards a group of people based on preconceived beliefs
Burden of Proof Crown must prove beyond reasonable doubt
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