PREREQUISITES FOR THE ADOPTION, CONTENT AND EVALUATION OF THE CONSTITUTION ACT OF CANADA, 1982 (TO THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ADOPTION OF THE CONSTITUTION)

The article examines certain problems of the formation history Canadian constitutionalism through prism analysis prerequisites for adoption and content Constitutional Act 1982 determines its place influence in world system knowledge a political legal nature. As it is known, constitution (from Latin constitutio — establishment, system, order) main state document (law) that defines order principles functioning representative, executive judicial authorities, electoral rights obligations state, society citizens. Usually, other laws particular are based on constitution. In addition, every modern written grants specific powers to organizations public institutions established primary basis compliance with limitations such most, but not all, states, takes precedence over common law. Constitutions apply variety levels, from sovereign states corporations societies. An international treaty establishing also their scope how organization formed. For whether or subject federation, which by who has right make laws. Some constitutions, especially codified ones, act as restraints power boundaries leaders cannot cross, i.e. fundamental rights. It noted today Canada constitutional monarchy, head King Queen Great Britain. officially belongs so-called «strong federations», parts federation have significant responsibilities, some decisions central government shall be carried out provinces, activities regulated series agreements laws, disputes often resolved authorities. All Canada's provinces unicameral parliaments generally follow same rules lower house federal parliament. Considerable attention paid fact consists both text unwritten traditions agreements. Constitution includes Charter Rights Freedoms, guarantees basic freedoms Canada, refers compilation acts, British court decisions, etc. two documents North America 1867, declared dominion Britain, act, all passed did require formal confirmation Parliament.