Chapitre 1 Flashcards
What year did Canada establish its federal system?
1867
True or False: The British North America Act created the framework for federal-provincial relations in Canada.
True
Fill in the blank: The Constitution Act of 1867 is also known as the ________ North America Act.
British
What are the two main levels of government established in Canada in 1867?
Federal and Provincial
Which province was the first to join the Canadian Confederation?
Ontario
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a reason for Confederation in 1867? A) Economic stability B) Military defense C) Cultural independence D) Political deadlock
C) Cultural independence
What is the principle that allows provinces to manage their own affairs?
Provincial autonomy
True or False: The federal government has the exclusive power to legislate on immigration.
True
Short Answer: What is the significance of the ‘peace, order, and good government’ clause?
It allows the federal government to legislate on matters not explicitly assigned to provinces.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Act outlined the distribution of powers between federal and provincial governments.
British North America
Multiple Choice: Which of the following areas is primarily under provincial jurisdiction? A) Defense B) Education C) Immigration D) Trade
B) Education
What term describes the legal authority of a province to enact laws?
Provincial legislative power
True or False: The federal government can override provincial laws.
False
What is a key feature of federalism as established in Canada in 1867?
Division of powers
Short Answer: What role does the Governor General play in federal-provincial relations?
Acts as the representative of the monarch and oversees federal legislation.
Fill in the blank: The ________ of 1867 allowed for the creation of new provinces and territories.
Constitution Act
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a concurrent power shared by federal and provincial governments? A) Criminal law B) Education C) Health care D) Transportation
D) Transportation
What is the primary document that governs federal-provincial relations in Canada?
The Constitution Act of 1867
True or False: Provinces have the power to impose taxes independently of the federal government.
True
What does the term ‘federal supremacy’ refer to?
The principle that federal law prevails over provincial law in case of conflict.
Short Answer: How can provinces influence federal legislation?
Through lobbying, representation in Parliament, and provincial agreements.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is responsible for resolving disputes between federal and provincial governments.
Supreme Court of Canada
Multiple Choice: Which province was not part of the original Confederation in 1867? A) Quebec B) Nova Scotia C) British Columbia D) New Brunswick
C) British Columbia
What is the effect of the ‘notwithstanding clause’ in Canadian law?
It allows provinces to override certain federal laws.
True or False: The federal government has exclusive jurisdiction over natural resources.
False
Short Answer: What impact did the 1867 Constitution have on Indigenous governance?
It largely ignored Indigenous governance and rights.
