The Role of the Judiciary
Analyzing the structure of the court system and the importance of judicial independence.
Key Questions
- 1Why is it vital that judges are not elected in Canada?
- 2How does the Supreme Court act as the "guardian of the Constitution"?
- 3Should the courts have the power to strike down laws made by elected officials?
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