Which of the following is correct with respect to the impact of the passage of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in Canada?
A) The passage of the Charter has given judges more power than they had before its passage.
B) The passage of the Charter has placed no limits on the supremacy of parliament.
C) Section 33 allows parliament or the legislature to override any provision of the Charter providing they clearly state they are doing so "notwithstanding" the specific provision of the Charter.
D) Section 1 of the Charter divides powers between the federal and provincial governments.
E) The Charter applies only to private disputes between individuals.

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The passage of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms has indeed given judges more power, as it allows them to review and potentially strike down legislation that violates the rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Charter.

Which of the Following Is Correct with Respect to the Impact