In Canada, are politicians, police officers and judges required to obey the law?
Answer: Yes, because no one is above the law
One of Canada's founding principles is the rule of law: individuals and governments are regulated by laws, and no person or group, including officials, is above the law.
All answer choices
- Yes, because no one is above the law (correct answer)
- No, because they are not required to do so
- No, because they hold a special rank in society
- It depends on how many years they have served
This practice question is based on Discover Canada, the official study guide for the Canadian citizenship test. Brush up on this topic in our Law & Justice study guide.
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