Exam 7: Constitutionalism

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The British constitution is considered to be an __ constitution,while the American constitution is considered to be a _ constitution,and the Canadian constitution may be seen as a __ of the two models.

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Question 21

Which term most accurately describes an unwritten constitution?

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Question 22

If a Prime Minister changed the way cabinet ministers are appointed,what would be the most likely consequence?

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Question 23

Which of the following examples most clearly exemplifies the same principles as the Magna Carta?

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Question 24

Define and explain the significance of recognized procedure.

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Question 25

Define and explain the significance of the rule of law and judicial interpretation.

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Question 26

Which province's refusal to ratify the Constitution Act,1982,was the origin of modern constitutional debate in Canada?

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Question 27

The rule of law does not preclude the fact that the executive branch of government confers immunity for actions taken outside the law.

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Question 28

While the British constitution is rigid and written in its Magna Carta,the American constitution is flexible and reflected in its so-called Philadelphia conventions.

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Question 29

In your opinion,would a written or unwritten constitution be preferable? Why?

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Question 30

The suffragists were a group of people willing to suffer police abuse to highlight breaches in the rule of law.

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Question 31

__________ is a form of peaceful protest where the aim is to be arrested

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Question 32

Social media has proven to be an ineffective tool for challenging the rule of law.

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Question 33

Name the three main ways of changing the Canadian constitution.

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Question 34

What does the rule of law NOT permit?

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Question 35

Which case is considered the foundational case on the rule of law in Canada?

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Question 36

In law enforcement and in government,the flexibility to decide something within the broader framework of the rule of law is called __________.

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Question 37

What does the principle of "satyagraha" involve?

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Question 38

If the government wanted to change the way in which the Prime Minister is selected,what would have to happen politically?

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Question 39

Which of the following the best example of a country that has embraced constitutionalism?

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Exam 7: Constitutionalism

The British constitution is considered to be an ________ constitution,while the American constitution is considered to be a ___________ constitution,and the Canadian constitution may be seen as a ______ of the two models.

Which term most accurately describes an unwritten constitution?

If a Prime Minister changed the way cabinet ministers are appointed,what would be the most likely consequence?

Which of the following examples most clearly exemplifies the same principles as the Magna Carta?

Define and explain the significance of recognized procedure.

Define and explain the significance of the rule of law and judicial interpretation.

Which province's refusal to ratify the Constitution Act,1982,was the origin of modern constitutional debate in Canada?

The rule of law does not preclude the fact that the executive branch of government confers immunity for actions taken outside the law.

While the British constitution is rigid and written in its Magna Carta,the American constitution is flexible and reflected in its so-called Philadelphia conventions.

In your opinion,would a written or unwritten constitution be preferable? Why?

The suffragists were a group of people willing to suffer police abuse to highlight breaches in the rule of law.

__________ is a form of peaceful protest where the aim is to be arrested

Social media has proven to be an ineffective tool for challenging the rule of law.

Name the three main ways of changing the Canadian constitution.

What does the rule of law NOT permit?

Which case is considered the foundational case on the rule of law in Canada?

In law enforcement and in government,the flexibility to decide something within the broader framework of the rule of law is called __________.

What does the principle of "satyagraha" involve?

If the government wanted to change the way in which the Prime Minister is selected,what would have to happen politically?

Which of the following the best example of a country that has embraced constitutionalism?

Government and Politics

Power, Legitimacy, and Authority

Sovereignty, State and Citizenship

The Nation

Political Culture and Socialization

Law

Cooperation under Anarchy

Ideology

Liberalism

Conservatism

Socialism and Communism

Nationalism

Feminism

Environmentalism

Classification of Political Systems

Liberal Democracy

Transitions to Democracy

Autocratic Systems of Government

Parliamentary and Presidential Systems

Unitary and Federal Systems

The Political Process

Interest Groups and Political Parties

Communications Media

Elections and Electoral Systems

Representative Assemblies

The Political Executive

The Administration

The Judiciary

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The British constitution is considered to be an __ constitution,while the American constitution is considered to be a _ constitution,and the Canadian constitution may be seen as a __ of the two models.