PO210 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Ultra Vires
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Chapter 8 constitutional law: parliamentary supremacy. Section 52 any law that"s not consistent with the constitution is of no force no effect . Contains four parts: body of law, establish framework for government, supreme law of the country, system of written and unwritten law. What is the constitution made of: case laws, conventions, statutes of legislation, proclamation queen elizabeth with charter of rights and freedom. What does the constitution do: sets out a framework for legitimate governmental power, has to be capable of growth and development, parliamentary supremacy. Structure of the constitution act of 1982: consisted of 7 parts and laid out laws and rights for the canadian system. Most important parts being part 1 the charter of rights and freedoms: division of powers. Section 91 and 92 importance of power distribution: s. 91 powers given to the federal government on matters such as marriage &
