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 increased the power of the courts.
C) The Charter has shifted power from the provinces to the federal government.
D) The passage of the Charter has shifted power from the courts to the parliament.
E) The passage of the Charter has shifted power from the federal to the provincial government.

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The passage of the Charter has increased the power of the courts, as they are now able to interpret and enforce the Charter's provisions, and strike down laws that are found to be in violation of it. The Charter has not had a significant impact on the distribution of power between the federal government and provincial governments.

Which of the Following Is Correct with Respect to the Impact