Question 168

Canadian law comes from several sources. Besides laws passed by Parliament and legal codes from France, what is the specific name for the source of law that Canada inherited from Great Britain that is described as unwritten?

  1. AThe unwritten constitution
  2. BThe common law code
  3. CThe Royal Proclamation
  4. DThe statutes of Westminster
Show the answer and explanation

Correct answer: A) The unwritten constitution

Explanation

The guide lists four sources of Canadian law. One of these is specifically identified as 'the unwritten constitution that we have inherited from Great Britain.'

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