In Which One of the Following Cases Can the Supreme

question 32

Multiple Choice

In which one of the following cases can the Supreme Court of Canada not override the will of the federal parliament?

• A) Parliament enacts legislation that is ultra vires.
• B) Parliament enacts legislation in an area outside its jurisdiction.
• C) Parliament enacts legislation that infringes on rights contained in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
• D) Parliament enacts legislation that is not clear.
• E) The Supreme Court of Canada disagrees with the substance of the legislation.

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Definitions:

Negligence

The failure to exercise the care that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in similar circumstances, leading to unintended injury to another party.

Certified Mail

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Answering Brief

A legal document submitted in response to an appeal, offering arguments and evidence to support the original decision.

Advisory Interrogatory

A non-binding question presented to a jury, used to guide a judge in making a final decision on a matter of law.