Branches of the Federal Government Flashcards
What are the 3 branches of the government?
- Legislative branch
- Executive branch
- Judicial branch
What is the legislative branch/parliament made up of?
The Senate and the House of Commons
What is the executive branch made up of?
The Prime Minister and the Cabinet
What is the judicial branch made up of?
The Supreme Court of Canada and other lower courts
What do you call the members of the Senate?
Senators
How are Senators appointed?
Senators are appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister
What exactly does the Senate do?
The Senate can pass or reject any bill it examines, and can also initiate them. They also investigate important public problems.
How are the members of the House of Common appointed?
They are elected by the people during an election.
How many members are in the House of Commons?
338
What does each MP represent?
They each represent a constituency (district) of a province or territory.
How many weeks does the Parliament sit for?
27 weeks
What usually happens in a session in the Parliament?
Committee reports reports are presented, documents are recorded, ministers make statements, petitions are presented, bills are introduced, and law is debated
What’s the best part of a session?
The Question Period!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Why do ministers enjoy the Question Period?
Ministers must defend their activities of their departments and the policies of the government in the members of the House
What does the Speaker of the House do?
They make sure there is an orderly flow of business proceeding though the House of Commons
