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===The rule of law=== | ===The rule of law=== | ||
The constitution states that the '''rule of law''' is one of Canada’s founding principles. This principle recognizes that we need laws to manage society. They help us live together peacefully. | The <span class="noglossary">constitution</span> states that the '''rule of law''' is one of Canada’s founding principles. This principle recognizes that we need laws to manage society. They help us live together peacefully. | ||
The rule of law means that no one is above the law. Everyone — including politicians, police officers, and wealthy individuals — must obey the law. All Canadians must respect the law even if they disagree with it. This means you must obey a law even if you don’t like it. | The rule of law means that no one is above the law. Everyone — including politicians, police officers, and wealthy individuals — must obey the law. All Canadians must respect the law even if they disagree with it. This means you must obey a law even if you don’t like it. | ||
===Rights and freedoms=== | ===Rights and freedoms=== | ||
Canada’s constitution includes the [https://www.canlii.org/en/ca/laws/stat/schedule-b-to-the-canada-act-1982-uk-1982-c-11/latest/schedule-b-to-the-canada-act-1982-uk-1982-c-11.html ''Charter of Rights and Freedoms''] (often called the "Charter"). It highlights key '''freedoms''' all Canadians enjoy. For example, you can: | Canada’s <span class="noglossary">constitution</span> includes the [https://www.canlii.org/en/ca/laws/stat/schedule-b-to-the-canada-act-1982-uk-1982-c-11/latest/schedule-b-to-the-canada-act-1982-uk-1982-c-11.html ''Charter of Rights and Freedoms''] (often called the "Charter"). It highlights key '''freedoms''' all Canadians enjoy. For example, you can: | ||
* speak freely | * speak freely | ||
* believe in any religion or no religion | * believe in any religion or no religion | ||