Constitutional law questions

A constitutional question is a legal problem that can be solved by interpreting a constitution, rather than a law.
It's like trying to figure out what the rules are for a game by looking at the instructions, instead of asking someone who's played before.

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What happens if a law goes beyond the Constitution?

If the law in question is in accordance with the Constitution, in the opinion of the Supreme Court, the law stands

If the law goes beyond powers granted by the Constitution, then it is no law, and the Supreme Court merely states that fact ( Art

III, sec 2, cl 1; Art VI, cl 2 ) Q

Advisory legal opinions from the Canadian courts

In Canadian law, a reference question or reference case is a submission by the federal or a provincial government to the courts asking for an advisory opinion on a major legal issue.
Typically the question concerns the constitutionality of legislation.

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