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==The rule of law== | ==The rule of law== | ||
The rule of law means that we recognize and accept that we need laws to ''regulate'' society. We must find a way to live together peacefully. Laws exist to help us do this. | The rule of law means that we recognize and accept that we need laws to ''regulate'' society. We must find a way to live together peacefully. Laws exist to help us do this. The rule of law is a fundamental principle of Canadian democracy. The Charter states that the rule of law is one of the principles upon which Canada was founded. | ||
The rule of law means that the law applies equally to everyone. No one is above the law. Our ''politicians'', police officers, and wealthy individuals must all obey the law. Under the rule of law, Canadians have a responsibility to respect the laws even if they disagree with them. This means you must obey a law even if you don’t like it. | |||
The rule of law means that the law applies equally to everyone. No one is above the law. Our ''politicians'', police officers, and wealthy individuals must all obey the law. | |||
Under the rule of law, Canadians have a responsibility to respect the laws even if they disagree with them. This means you must obey a law even if you don’t like it. | |||
==Who makes the laws?== | ==Who makes the laws?== | ||
