Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE with Respect to the Relationship

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE with respect to the relationship between federal and provincial jurisdiction under the Constitution?

• A) The division of powers in the Constitution means that there are never conflicts or overlaps in authority.
• B) The federal and provincial governments never have concurrent jurisdiction over an area.
• C) The doctrine of paramountcy says that, if validly enacted federal and provincial statutes conflict, the provincial law prevails.
• D) The doctrine of paramountcy says that, if validly enacted federal and provincial statutes conflict, the federal law prevails.
• E) A law enacted by one level of government may not incidentally regulate a matter that is under a head of power allocated to another level of government.

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Definitions:

Sternomastoid

A muscle in the side of the neck that acts to rotate the head to the opposite side or bend it to the same side.

Mylohyoid

A muscle in the floor of the mouth that supports the tongue and elevates the hyoid bone.

Pectoralis Group

A group of muscles located on the chest, including the pectoralis major and pectoralis minor, important for the movement of the shoulder.

Ventral Surface

The front or belly side of the body in animals, opposite of the dorsal surface.