📜 Chapter 1: Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship
Which founding principle of Canada is linked to the duty to obey the law?
Correct answer: The rule of law
A The right to vote
B Multiculturalism
✓ The rule of law
D Freedom of the press
💡 Explanation
Obeying the law rests on the rule of law, named as one of Canada's founding principles.
Key facts to remember
- The rule of law is a founding principle of Canada
- People and governments are ruled by law, not arbitrary actions
- No individual or group stands above the law
Why this is the answer
From the official Discover Canada study guide — 1.4.1 Obeying the Law:
Rights in Canada come with duties, and the first duty is to obey the law. The rule of law is one of Canada's founding principles. It means that people and governments alike are regulated by law, not by arbitrary decisions. A government cannot simply do as it pleases; it has to act within the law. No individual and no group sits above the law. Obeying the law is therefore the most basic responsibility a citizen carries.
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