What Is the Oakes Test

question 36

Multiple Choice

What is the Oakes test?

• A) a model used by the courts to determine whether Charter breaches are acceptable
• B) a framework for governments to apply the notwithstanding clause
• C) a means of determining which amending formula applies
• D) a formula for deciding which government have a veto on constitutional amendments

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Definitions:

Word-of-Mouth Review

Information or opinions about products or services shared personally between consumers, rather than through official marketing channels.

Public Endorsement

The act of publicly supporting or approving a product, service, or idea, often by a celebrity or influential figure, to influence the public's opinion or consumer behavior.

Influence Impression

The impact or effect an individual's behavior, opinions, or actions have on others' perceptions, decisions, or actions, especially in contexts such as social media or marketing.

The Two-Step Flow Model

A communication theory suggesting that information from the media moves to opinion leaders and then to a wider audience.