Canadian Government Flashcards
Define Proposal 🗄️
A member of the Cabinet 🗄️ suggests a bill to the rest of the Cabinet 🗄️.
If the Cabinet 🗄️ ✅ approves then the bill is drafted.
What happens after the proposal?
Introduction and first reading. What is the Introduction and first reading.
Puts a bill on the parliament agenda 🗓️
Reading of the title of the bill
Bill is printed and receives a number.
What is a First Reading?
First reading of a bill introduces the content of a bill to the Member’s of Parliament.
And there is no debate, they do not decide whether they like the bill or not!
👥 Do you like this Bill, Bill?
👤 Uhhh, We can’t talk about that, it is the first reading!
After the First reading then the second reading. What is the Second Reading?
Most important stage and they chat about if the bill should be accepted or rejected. They also chat about the principle of the bill.
After the second stage the Committee stage. What is the Parliamentary Committee Stage? 🎅
MPs get together and study the bill clause by 🎅 clause.
MIGHTY POLAR BEARS GET TOGETHER AND STUDY THE BILL WITH SANTA CLAUSE
After the committee stage is the report stage. What is the Report Stage
Parliamentary committee 📝 reports amended bill. Amendments are considered and voted on.
After the report stage is the third reading. What is the Third Reading?
This is the last stage in the House of Commons. The bill is debated a final time and voted on
After the third reading the bill is sent to another chamber and the process is repeated ONE MORE TIME!
After the third reading comes royal assent.
What is Royal Assent?
The Governor General on behalf of the KING 🤴 must sign 🖋 the bill.
Royal assent is given after 2 houses have passed it .
Executive Branch? 🎬
The Executive branch is a part of the government responsible for putting laws into action
What does the executive branch include?
Includes PM and Cabinet
What are the stages for the PM to get elected?
STEP ONE: PM muse be elected as leader of political party.
STEP TWO: then member of parliament.
STEP THREE: political party must win most seats in House of Commons.
What does the Executive branch decide?
Decides what portfolios to include in cabinet and chooses cabinet ministers
DAPCCM
What does the Cabinet include?
Cabinet includes people in charge of government department and agencies. 🕵
What does the Executive branch propose?
The Executive branch proposes most of the ideas that become laws
EVALUATES LAWS
“Yeah I am the executive branch proposing laws, the best I can”
Legislative Branch?
Part of the government that makes laws
What does the Legislative Branch include?
Includes House of Commons, the Senate, and the governor general.
HCG
we crush again haha
What language(s) is/are the proceedings in?
English and French
5 facts about the House of Commons?
- Major law-making body
- Member of House of Commons debate, study, and vote on laws proposed for Canada, called bills
- Members of Parliament (MPs) are the members of the House of Commons and are elected by voters
How are Senators elected? And how long can they stay in office?
The PM elects them, (usually people that support the PMs political party). They can stay in office until they are 75
What does the Senate do?
-Senators represent interests and rights of Canada’s regions and minorities.
- Can propose laws but usually only looks at those that have gone through the House of Commons
- Cannot propose laws that create or spend taxes
- Can reject bills from the House of Commons
What is the purpose of the Governor General?
The governor general represents Britain’s monarch in Canada
What is Britain’s King/Queen in relation to the government?
Britain’s KING is the formal head of state in Canada, but does not play an active role in Canada’s government.
KING BOB
What does the Judicial branch do?
Carries OUT LAW
🏛️ Interprets and applies all law, including rights of Canadians
Supreme Court is the _____________ _____________ in _______________?
Supreme court is the highest court in all of Canada.
What does the Judicial branch make sure of?
Makes sure other branches of government are not abusing their power.
👊💥😢
What is the Judicial branch’s main job?
Main job is to make sure rights of Canadians are respected
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judicial branch loves you ;)
who elects Members of Parliament (MPs) and Senators?
- MPs are elected by voters and they make up the House of Commons (🏡 Common House)
- Senators are appointed by the Prime Minister to represent their region. NOT ELECTED
To whom are Members of Parliament and Senators accountable?
- MPs are accountable to: the political party they belong to and their constituents (the people that voted for them)
- Senators are accountable to: the Prime Minister who appointed them
What is the role of political parties within Canada’s federal political system?
Each party 🥳 develops policies, based on the shared values of its members, to respond to issues.
Birthday party rules: developing policies for it members attending the party respond to who at the cake
What is the role of the media in relation to political issues?
- To inform Canadians of political issues
- To provide citizens opportunities to communicate their needs and concerns about political issues
- However, the media can be biased or influenced and try to persuade citizens views
How do lobby groups impact government decision making?
- A lobbyist is someone hired by a group to influence MPs and government officials
- Lobbyists provide different perspectives and in-depth expertise on many issues
How do members of parliament get their position?
They are voted in by the constitutions in their riding.
The prime minister is the head of Canada’s government. To become prime minister, you must be elected as the:
Leader of a political party.
Who is a constituent?
Someone who lives in a riding and is represented by an elected official from that riding. The highest law in Canada that outlines how Canada is governed.
How do senators get their position?
The prime minister appoints them. They can remain in office until age 75.
Senators are not elected
True Senators are not elected.
What is the purpose of the Federal Accountability Act?
Show were money is spent by the government
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Money, money, money
Must be funny
In the rich man’s world
Money, money, money
Always sunny
In the rich man’s world
What is the last step a bill goes through before it becomes law?
Royal Assent
The senate can’t propose laws that create taxes or spend revenue.
True or False?
True!
Laws for the protection of the public are not:
unconstitutional.
Who is the head of state in Canada, but does not have any real power?
King Charles III and or the Monarch
Is a bill usually passed or failed when it comes to the senate?
Passed
- A bill cannot become law until both the House of Commons and:
Senate Pass it.
Who gives Royal Assent to a bill in order for it to become a law?
King Charles III
Know what parts of the government make up each branch.
Legislative—Makes laws (Congress, comprised of the House of Representatives and Senate)
Executive—Carries out laws 🤠 (president, vice president, Cabinet, most federal agencies)
Judicial—Evaluates laws (Supreme Court and other courts)
After a bill is approved by the Cabinet, who must it be approved by?
House of Commons
Can a party still win the popular vote and lose?
A party can win the popular vote but still might not win enough seats to get elected as the government.
