Branches Of Government Flashcards
What are the three branches of government in Canada?
Executive branch, Legislative branch, Judicial branch
These branches work together to govern the country.
What is the primary function of the Executive branch?
Propose laws, implement laws, conduct daily business
The Executive branch is responsible for the administration of government operations.
What is the role of the Legislative branch in Canada?
Make, debate, and pass laws
This branch represents all Canadians through elected representatives.
What is the House of Commons?
Part of the Legislative branch
It is where Members of Parliament gather to discuss and vote on legislation.
What is the function of the Judicial branch?
Interpret and apply laws, ensure laws comply with the Constitution
The Judicial branch has the final say on legal matters and enforces laws.
True or False: The Judicial branch has the power to make laws.
False
The Judicial branch interprets and applies existing laws rather than creating them.
Fill in the blank: The _______ branch proposes laws and conducts daily business.
Executive
This branch includes the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.
What does the Judicial branch ensure regarding laws?
Compliance with the Constitution and existing laws
This includes interpreting rights and freedoms outlined in the Charter.
What document outlines the rights and freedoms in Canada?
The Constitution Act
This act is fundamental in protecting individual rights in Canada.
What are flow laws?
Flow laws are passed bills and laws
Flow laws refer to the legal statutes that govern specific processes or actions.
What must laws in Canada be beneficial to?
Laws must be beneficial to Canadians
This principle ensures that legislation serves the public interest.
Which bodies must a bill pass through in Canada?
A bill must pass through the House of Commons, Senate, and Royal Assent
This is the legislative process in Canada before a bill becomes law.
True or False: A bill in Canada can become law without passing through the Senate.
False
All bills must go through both the House of Commons and the Senate before receiving Royal Assent.
Fill in the blank: Laws in Canada must be beneficial to _______.
Canadians
