Consider the Following Statements with Respect to the Exercise of Governmental

question 79

Multiple Choice

Consider the following statements with respect to the exercise of governmental powers. Identify the False statement.

• A) Before a government agency can take action that interferes with someone's rights, legislation must have been passed to permit that action.
• B) The exercise of governmental power is subject to a number of constitutional limitations.
• C) The doctrine of parliamentary supremacy (i.e., the unrestricted right to legislate) has been modified by the addition of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
• D) The power of government officials to interfere with individuals' rights derives from their status and operates independently of any legislation.
• E) Statutes often restrict the power of government officials.

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Definitions:

Nest Predation

Involves the act of predation where predators specifically target the nest sites of other species to consume the eggs or young, significantly influencing reproductive success and evolutionary strategies.

Cowbirds

Brood parasitic birds known for laying their eggs in the nests of other bird species, who then raise the cowbird chicks at the expense of their own offspring.

Mafia Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that certain animals, like some birds, may engage in retaliatory behavior against individuals who do not cooperate with them, akin to human "mafia" tactics.

Carotenoid Pigments

Organic pigments found in plants and certain algae and bacteria, responsible for the red, yellow, and orange colors in many fruits and vegetables, and important for photosynthesis and human health.