In Which One of the Following Cases Can the Supreme

question 154

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Parliament enacts legislation that is ultra vires.
• B) Parliament enacts legislation in an area outside their 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:

Abuse Of Discretion

Abuse of discretion refers to a failure to take into proper consideration, the laws and facts relating to a particular matter; an arbitrary or unreasonable departure from precedent and settled judicial custom.

Administrative Agencies

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Economy

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Administrative Regulations

Rules or directives made and maintained by an administrative agency in order to regulate activities within its jurisdiction.