canada gov Flashcards
the need for government
to maintain social order
the earliest type of gov
monatury
why many countries adapted democracy
the hereditary crown isn’t always in best interest in people
define direct democracy
everyone plays an active part in the decision-making process
indirect democracy
a grp of people elects one person to represent them in gov (representative democracy)
the Canadian gov aims to
protect individuals’ rights and freedom
maintain infrastructure
deal with other countries
purpose of gov
making decisions
law making
what does the consitution of Canada do
set rules for all levels of gov. to follow in decision making
what is unwritten constitution based on
traditions, customs and conventions from the past
constitution monarchy
- how to be crowned?
- cm of canada
- considered as __
- symbolic role:
CM of Canada: Queen ELizabeth II
Considered the head of state
Symbolic role: have little or no power
Responsible for appointing the governor general
define political parties
a grp of ppl that represent the citizens of Canada at a federal level
federalism is a system of gov in which power is divided by:
constitutional rights between national n local units of gov in regions
federal, provincial and municipal gov. is responsible for what
f- all decisions that affect all Canadians
r- social services
m- manage sewage, water supply, garbage disposal, sidewalks, building codes, street lighting, playgrounds and libraries
layer cake federalism aka __________-
dual federalism
(Always tension in federal-state relations
marble cake federalism aka_____________-
cooperative federalism
(Mixing of powers, resources, and programs between and among national, state and local gov
2 chamber aka+eg
1 house, assembly, chamber for law-making
bicameral
canada
(It generally represents different segments of the society
1 chamber aka+eg
1 house, assembly, chamber for law-making
unicameral
china
(More efficient in passing laws (as it needs approval from only 1 house to pass)
EXECUTIVE
symbolic executive:
political executive: permanent executive:
queen
prime minister and cabinet
civil servants
seats in HC and the senate
338 adn 105
where is the critical issues of canda debated? aka the law- making body?
the HC
what are the members of HC called
members of the parliament
how are MPs elected?
and who appoint the senators?
by citizens thru “representation by population
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prime minister
canada is divided into areas called________
ridings
the senate can also introduce its own bills, except those to ______________________________
spend public money/ improve taxes
members of the supreme court is appointed by _______
parliament
