#1: Canadian Tradition/Identity Flashcards
1
Q
Constitutional Tradition
A
oldest continuous constitutional tradition in the world
only constitutional monarchy in North America
Peace, Order, and Good Government = a phrase from the British North America Act, 1867 (og constitutional document)
belief in ordered liberty, enterprise, hard work and fair play
Atlantic shores to the Pacific Ocean and to the Arctic Circle
“Great Dominion” -> Canada known as…
2
Q
Political Tradition
A
Canada = constitutional monarchy
Queen/King of England as the Head of State
PM = Head of Government