Supreme Court Powers
Make sure to clearly define all central terms and concepts you utilize to address the questions. DO NOT MERELY STATE; always qualify/explain and provide a context for key ideas and themes. 12 Font/Double Spaced Case Law Under Review 1) Sauve v. Canada (Chief Electoral Officer) https://scc-csc.lexum.com/scc-csc/scc-csc/en/item/2010/index.do 2) Canada v. Bedford https://scc-csc.lexum.com/scc-csc/scc-csc/en/item/13389/index.do 1) Using one case example from above, explain how the Supreme Court uses the Charter to limit the scope of legislation and/or administrative power in Canada. Do you think this is a legitimate role for the courts to play? If so, why? If not, why? In your own estimation, was the case rightly decided? 2) In your own words explain whether or not an entrenched ‘bill of rights’ is desirable? Does an entrenched ‘bill of rights’ (like The Charter) promote the central principles of both liberalism and democracy? If so, how does it accomplish that end? If not, explain how an entrenched “bill of rights” can threaten a liberal-democracy. (Provide at least one case example from above or our text to support your argument.)
