Question 591

The Canadian legal system is founded on the principle of due process. What does this principle mean?

  1. AThe government must respect legal rights
  2. BPolice can disregard the law
  3. CLaws are made only by judges
  4. DEveryone is presumed guilty
Show the answer and explanation

Correct answer: A) The government must respect legal rights

Explanation

Due process is defined in the guide as the principle that the government must respect all the legal rights a person is entitled to under the law.

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