Question 1

In 1993, Chrétien's liberal party was elected not because of constitutional issues, but rather on the promise of improving the economy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

How does a written constitution differ from an unwritten one?

Accepted Answer

A written constitution and an unwritten

Question 3

What is NOT a means of circumventing formal constitutional change?

Accepted Answer

A) referendums 
B) parliamentary resolutions 
C) Aboriginal treaties 
D) judicial decisions 
A) referendums 
B) parliamentary resolutions 
C) Aboriginal treaties 
D) judicial decisions

Question 4

What makes up the formal, legal documents of the Canadian Constitution?

Accepted Answer

A) the Constitution Act, 1867; the Constitution Act, 1982; and certain British and Canadian Statutes 
B) the Constitution Act, 1867; the Statute of Westminster; and the Constitution Act, 1982 
C) the Constitution Act, 1867; the Constitution Act, 1982; and the Bill of Rights 
D) the Constitution Act, 1867; the Constitution Act, 1982; and the Charter 
A) the Constitution Act, 1867; the Constitution Act, 1982; and certain British and Canadian Statutes 
B) the Constitution Act, 1867; the Statute of Westminster; and the Constitution Act, 1982 
C) the Constitution Act, 1867; the Constitution Act, 1982; and the Bill of Rights 
D) the Constitution Act, 1867; the Constitution Act, 1982; and the Charter

Question 5

The Supreme Court ruled that Quebec had a right to a unilateral declaration of independence based on both international law and the Canadian Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In 1993, Chrétien's liberal party was elected not because of constitutional issues, but rather on the promise of improving the economy.

How does a written constitution differ from an unwritten one?

What is NOT a means of circumventing formal constitutional change?

What makes up the formal, legal documents of the Canadian Constitution?

The Supreme Court ruled that Quebec had a right to a unilateral declaration of independence based on both international law and the Canadian Constitution.

Approaching the Study of Politics

Institutional Foundations and the Evolution of the State

Regionalism

Aboriginal Peoples

French Canada and the Quebec Question

Ethnocultural Minorities

Gender

Class

Urbanrural Location, Religion, and Age

Canadas External Environment: The United States and the World

The Canadian Political Culture

Political Socialization, The Mass Media, and Public Opinion Polls

Elections and the Electoral System

Political Parties and the Party System

The Election Campaign, Voting, and Political Participation

Advocacy Groups, Social Movements, and Lobbying

The Federal System

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms

The Policy-Making Process and Policy Instruments

The Executive: Crown, Prime Minister, and Cabinet

The Bureaucracy

Parliament

The Judiciary

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Exam 17: The Canadian Constitution and Constitutional Change

In 1993, Chrétien's liberal party was elected not because of constitutional issues, but rather on the promise of improving the economy.

How does a written constitution differ from an unwritten one?

What is NOT a means of circumventing formal constitutional change?

What makes up the formal, legal documents of the Canadian Constitution?

The Supreme Court ruled that Quebec had a right to a unilateral declaration of independence based on both international law and the Canadian Constitution.

Approaching the Study of Politics

Institutional Foundations and the Evolution of the State

Regionalism

Aboriginal Peoples

French Canada and the Quebec Question

Ethnocultural Minorities

Gender

Class

Urbanrural Location, Religion, and Age

Canadas External Environment: The United States and the World

The Canadian Political Culture

Political Socialization, The Mass Media, and Public Opinion Polls

Elections and the Electoral System

Political Parties and the Party System

The Election Campaign, Voting, and Political Participation

Advocacy Groups, Social Movements, and Lobbying

The Federal System

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms

The Policy-Making Process and Policy Instruments

The Executive: Crown, Prime Minister, and Cabinet

The Bureaucracy

Parliament

The Judiciary

Filters