POLS 3130 Midterm: Short answer

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If any were found, the building was padlocked until the owner went to trial. Authorities had the power to enter any building and seize communist propaganda. Duplessis passed this law in 1937 in quebec. Law weakened labour unions for 20 years. Violation of the law as government of quebec was criminalizing religious association. Takes place when a government wants to introduce new laws / statutes but are unsure of the legality. They ask court for opinions, the issue is that it politicizes the court. Government wants court to double check for them to avoid litigation. Lecture 1: roncarelli was a wealthy jehovah"s witness from quebec who bailed out other jehovah. Witnesses: duplessis, premier and attorney general of quebec orders liquor commissioner to revoke roncarelli"s liquor licence, case was thrown out because of duplessis, duplessis was using his own personal power and biases to enact racism on.