LAW 142 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Royal Assent, Judicial Independence, Canadian Firearms Registry
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Law 201 introduction to canadian law; module 1. Constitutional law is one of the most fundamental branches of the law. This is because it provides the foundation on which our system of government and all other laws are built. The constitution establishes a legal foundation for our main government institutions. It regulates the rules for each institution and the way that the different institutions such as the legislatures and the courts interact. It also constrains the way that government can interact with individuals. For example, by providing protection for certain fundamental rights and freedoms. You may not think you"ve run into constitutional law before but it"s part of the fabric of everyday life in canada. The constitution of canada recognizes three main branches of government: the first is the legislative branch. This includes the elected house of commons and appointed senate at the federal level. And the elected legislatures at the provincial level.
