Which of the following is correct with respect to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
A) Section 33 (the notwithstanding clause) applies only to some specified provisions of the Charter.
B) The federal or provincial legislature cannot override a person's right to free speech.
C) The federal or the provincial legislature cannot override a person's right not to be discriminated against on the basis of race or religion.
D) Parliament or provincial legislatures can only override a section of the Charter under the notwithstanding clause if they clearly state they are doing so and then wait five years before implementing the provision.
E) The effect of the notwithstanding clause is to shift the power back to the judges.

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Section 33, known as the notwithstanding clause, allows federal or provincial legislatures to override certain sections of the Charter, specifically sections 2 and 7-15, for a renewable period of five years.

Which of the Following Is Correct with Respect to the Charter