Law 2101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Constitutionalism, Air Navigation, Parliamentary Sovereignty

• School: Western University
• Department: Law
• Course: Law 2101
• Professor: Mysty Sybil Clapton

Document Summary

Constitutionalism: idea that the powers of government ought to be limited and limited by law. If a limited government"s actions are inconsistent with the constitution, that government has exceeded its jurisdiction and its action is illegal. The constitution assigns certain responsibilities federally and provincially. if a province passes a law that is in the jurisdiction of the federal government it is invalid (and vice versa) Any law that infringes on the charter of rights and freedoms is also invalid. Constitutionalism as a principle of political morality is respected by governments when they seek to understand and adhere to the limits set out in the constitution. Often described with the rule of law and not men . Paradox because all involved in government are people. Its goal is that the description of decision makers should be constrained by general laws set out in advance rulers cannot be free to act arbitrarily or maliciously law must apply to everyone alike.