Which of the following is correct with respect to the Supreme Court of Canada?
A) The Supreme Court of Canada deals with disputes arising from matters in the federal system (matters given to the federal parliament under the Constitution Act (1867)); anything else must be handled by the provincial courts.
B) The Supreme Court of Canada has the power to override parliament in all areas.
C) The Supreme Court of Canada is made up of three judges from each province and one from each territory, although a quorum consists of only nine judges.
D) The Supreme Court of Canada is always subject to decisions made by the federal parliament.
E) The Supreme Court of Canada can make some decisions that bind both the federal parliament and provincial legislatures.

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The Supreme Court of Canada can make some decisions that bind both the federal parliament and provincial legislatures. This means that in some cases, the Supreme Court can make decisions that apply to both federal and provincial laws. Option A is not correct as the Supreme Court of Canada deals with disputes arising from matters in the federal system as well as those that have significant constitutional implications. Option B is also not correct as the Supreme Court of Canada cannot override parliament in all areas. Option C is not correct as each province and territory is represented by one judge, and a quorum consists of seven judges, not nine. Option D is not correct as the Supreme Court of Canada is not always subject to decisions made by the federal parliament.

Which of the Following Is Correct with Respect to the Supreme