HRS - Ask. Learn. Share Knowledge. Logo

In History / High School | 2014-10-28

What is significant about the Canada Act of 1982?

A. It made the French language illegal in Canada.

B. It declared that Canada was a colony in rebellion.

C. It allowed Canada to amend its own constitution.

D. It made Canada a member of the United Kingdom.

Asked by Cecilia739

Answer (2)

The correct answer is C. It allowed Canada to amend its own constitution.

Answered by bkozma90 | 2024-06-10

The Canada Act of 1982 allowed Canada to amend its own constitution without British approval, marking a critical step in Canada's sovereignty. It also introduced the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which guarantees fundamental rights. Therefore, the correct answer is C.
;

Answered by bkozma90 | 2024-12-26

Related Questions in History

[Done] What did the Puntans form to establish their own New World colony? A. the Mayflower Compact B. the Virginia Company C. the Massachusetts Bay Company D. the Jamestown settlement

[Done] For each item listed, identify whether it was a provision of the Land Ordinance of 1785 or the Northwest Ordinance of 1787. Banned slavery Reserved a section of land for public schools Divided land into townships

[Done] Heavily recruited from members of the construction trades, this unit of the military helped build installations at home and abroad during World War II. What was it called? A. Builders' Brigades B. Seabees C. Construction Cadres D. Military Masons

[Done] What was true of the first settled communities in Ancient America? A. They developed egalitarian social relations B. They practiced slash and burn agriculture C. It led to increasing pastoralism D. It led to increasing urbanization

[Done] Did the Progressive Era changes, like breaking up big companies, giving women the right to vote, and making new government rules, really fix the problems caused by big cities and factories? Why or why not?