Lesson 3 Inquiry
Completion requirements
Inquiry
How does the Charter protect people's rights?
Consider the following questions during your inquiry:
- Why is the Charter entrenched in the Constitution?
- How is the Charter more than just a set of rules?
- If people believe a law does not follow what the Charter says, what can they do about it?
- What is the role of the courts concerning rights?
Resources for Inquiry
- Textbook
- Read pages 164- 167.
- Library Books
- Look for information about courts, the judicial system, and judicial branch.
- Websites
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Canadian Constitution Foundation - lists court cases where the Constitution was used as the defence.
Notebook
When you feel confident about the information you explored in this inquiry, complete the Lesson 3 Self-Check on the following page.