rule of the peopleputting power in the hands of the people &amp; allowing them to elect representativesensuring no single person has too much power

What is the constitution

bunch of different documents that make the highest levels of Canadian law

Roles+ responsibilities as a Canadian citizen

First Nations, Métis, Inuit

supremacy of the law governs the behaviour of everyone, including people in power

equality before the law: everyone must follow the law regardless of wealth, status, influence etc.

accountability: government representatives are accountable for their actions

impartiality: laws must be applied fairly, justly and consistently

due process: legal procedures must be fair, timely and guarantee rights/freedoms

influenced by British tradition (Magna Carta)

accept that we need laws to regulate society

one of the principles on which Canada was founded

municipal governments receive power from provincial

authoritarian: few people control the government, limit freedoms, don't allow opposition(s)

democratic: citizens have rights and leaders are held accountable via elections

hereditary: order follows family legacy, passed down in family