2006-11-21 11:55:41 · 3 answers · asked by Soccer_Fan_1111 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
basically, while UK relies on precedent rather than written a written constitution, the Charter, along with the 1982 Constitution, created an almost American-style governing document, complete with judicial review of legislation.
In effect, Canadain government took a big step away from the UK foundation of governance and made a foundation similar to the US'.
2006-11-21 12:09:21 · answer #1 · answered by kent_shakespear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
charter of rights and freedoms in Canada --made in Canada for Canadian citizens. U.K. has its own. so that makes two charters. voila. ps. in quebec there is another one also called la charte des droits et libertes. we are talking here semantics. most want to achieve what you and me not only wish but have a right too. hope it helps.
2006-11-21 20:04:44 · answer #2 · answered by s t 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh, to be so nieve as to think there is any such thing as freedom. the human animal cannot be left unleashed, therefore these laws, declarations, etc. are not to establish your freedom, but rather your limits, and no, the differences only mean that we have a different version of .......
2006-11-21 21:47:06 · answer #3 · answered by free thinker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋