The Notwithstanding Clause

question 25

Multiple Choice

The notwithstanding clause

• A)is contained in section 1 of the Charter.
• B)is applied to Canadian laws regularly.
• C)must be reinvoked every ten years in order to remain in effect.
• D)can be applied with respect to each and every the right and freedom contained in the Charter.
• E)is seldom used by governments because it involves a potentially controversial political decision to override fundamental rights and freedoms protected by the Constitution of Canada.

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