Regarding the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Which of the Following

question 61

Multiple Choice

Regarding the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which of the following statements is true?

• A) Neither the federal and the provincial governments can change the provisions of the Charter without going through the constitution amending process.
• B) The guarantee of the right of free speech allows citizens to avoid being held liable for defamation under the Constitution of Canada.
• C) Any statute, by any level of government inconsistent with the provisions of the Charter is considered binding on all Canadians.
• D) Any action by a government official violating the provisions of the Charter is not actionable under the Charter.
• E) The Charter protects fundamental freedoms that apply only to relations between private citizens.

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Definitions:

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, involved in high-level brain functions such as thought, emotion, reason, and language.

Brainstem

The portion of the brain that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord, playing a key role in regulating vital functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Broca Area

A region of the frontal lobe in the brain associated with language processing, speech production, and comprehension.

Distorted Speech

A modification of speech sounds that renders them unclear or unintelligible, often resulting from neurological disorders, hearing impairment, or environmental factors.