1. Compare the concept of "inalienable" rights as mentioned in the American Constitution and Declaration of Independence with the "reasonable limits" approach of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. What are the benefits and drawbacks of each concept? Overall, which one do you think is more practical?
2. Find an example of a country in the world where people do not enjoy the same democratic (sections 3-5) rights as Canadians. Briefly explain what, if any, political rights people have in that nation.
3. Sections 7-14 of the Charter list the legal rights of Canadians. Find an example of a nation, either contemporary or historic, in which the legal rights Canadians enjoy are violated. Identify the nation and briefly explain how and why the citizens of that state do not enjoy the same legal rights as Canadians.