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===Canada's <span class="noglossary">constitution</span>=== | ===Canada's <span class="noglossary">constitution</span>=== | ||
Canada has a ''' | Canada has a '''constitution'''. It sets out the powers of the government and the rights of the people. It says how we want to govern ourselves and structure our society. | ||
The constitution is the highest law in Canada. Governments must respect it whenever they pass a law, make a policy, or have day-to-day dealings with us. | The <span class="noglossary">constitution</span> is the highest law in Canada. Governments must respect it whenever they pass a law, make a policy, or have day-to-day dealings with us. | ||
===The rule of law=== | ===The rule of law=== | ||
