POLS 2300 Study Guide - Final Guide: Bicameralism, New Social Movements, Jean Lesage
4 Dec 2012
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6 sections chose 1 of 2 questions (6 questions total) Constitution: the fundamental rules by which a country is governed, three key relationships: Rule of law: the principle that individuals should be subject only to known, predictable, and impartial rules, rather than to the arbitrary orders of those in governing positions. Constitutionalism: the belief that governments will defer to the rules and principles enshrined in a constitution and uphold the rule of law. Constitution act, 1867 (formerly the bna act) Charter of rights & freedoms: non-entrenched. Organic statutes (acts of a constitutional nature) Judicial review: the authority of the courts to invalidate laws passed by parliament or provincial legislatures that they deem to be in violation of the constitution. Judicial committee of the privy council (1949) Pm/premiers are not mention in any parts of the constitution. Senate no longer uses their power to shut down laws.
