Chapter 1 Flashcards
Who does the Executive branch include?
Prime Minister and the Cabinet Ministers
What’s the Prime Minister?
Head of government aka Justin Trudeau
What do Cabinet Ministers have?
Portfolios (Depatments)
What does the Legislative Branch include?
The house of commons
What does the house of commons do?
- Law-making body
- Debate, study, and vote on bills
- Elected
- Most belong to political parties
- Representation by population
- French and English
What are the 2 responsiblities the Members of Parliment have to do?
• Represent constituents
• Create legislation (they are legislators) for
peace, order and good government
What do Senators do?
Protect interests of regions and
minorities, make sure all voices are heard on an
issue, and bring balance to legislative assembly
What is the Judicial Branch?
Canada’s Court of Law.
Which is the highest court in Canada?
Canada’s Supreme Court
What’s the simplest way that bills become laws?
House of Commons -> Senate -> Royal Assent
What’s the Federal Accountability Act?
It’s the act responsible and accountable for the
spending of the government and government officials.
The First Nations were consulted when Canada became a country. True or False?
False. They were not counsulted, and the BNA Act didn’t mention Metis or Inuit either
What are Lobbyist?
Someone hired to influence government officials.
How can media keep Canadians connected to the government?
Newspapers, magazines, websites, film, radio, television, books, billboards, etc.
Honest answer, how effectively does Canada’s
federal political system govern
Canada for all Canadians?
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