Question

which of the following are true? a) we say that the constitution is entrenched, which means that it cannot be changed. b) any statute which is passed by the wrong level of government is unconstitutional. c) the provincial government has the jurisdiction to pass laws about property and education in the province. d) the city of calgary has the power to pass bylaws to create criminal laws (called bylaws) to deal with crime in calgary, because criminal law is a provincial power.

Explanation:

• a) An entrenched constitution is difficult to change, but not impossible.
• b) Statutes passed by the wrong - level government are indeed unconstitutional as they violate the division of powers.
• c) Provincial governments typically have jurisdiction over property and education within their provinces.
• d) Criminal law is a federal power in Canada, not a provincial or municipal power. So, a city like Calgary cannot pass criminal - law bylaws.

Answer:

B. any statute which is passed by the wrong level of government is unconstitutional.
C. the provincial government has the jurisdiction to pass laws about property and education in the province.