Which of the following is correct with respect to the impact of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
A) The passage of the Charter has increased the power of both parliament and the provincial legislatures.
B) The passage of the Charter has shifted power from the federal to the provincial government.
C) The Charter has shifted power from the provinces to the federal government.
D) The passage of the Charter has increased the power of the courts.
E) The passage of the Charter has shifted power from the courts to the parliament.

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The Charter of Rights and Freedoms has increased the power of the courts as it has given them the authority to review laws and strike them down if they are found to be unconstitutional. This power, known as judicial review, has shifted the balance of power towards the judiciary, making them a more significant player in the Canadian political system. None of the other options are correct as they do not reflect the actual impact of the Charter on the balance of power between government branches.

Which of the Following Is Correct with Respect to the Impact