Chapter 1 Flashcards
What is constitution?
The document that contains all the laws, rules, and practices
What does the constitution guarantee? (6)
Democratic rights Fundamental freedoms Mobility rights Legal rights Equality rights Language rights
What are the three main branches of government?
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
What does the executive branch consist of? (3)
Prime Minister
Prime Ministers Cabinet
Governor General
Governor General
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Representative of the Queen
Part of the executive and legislative branch
What are the roles and responsibilities of the Prime Minister? (2)
Head of government
Appoints cabinet members
What is the Cabinet? (4)
Includes people who have a responsibility to different departments of gov.
All cabinet members are appointed by the PM
Conduct the day to day business of the gov.
Propose most of the bills that become laws
What does the legislative branch consist of? (3)
The House of Commons
The Senate
The Governor General
What is the House of Commons? (3)
Role is to debate on proposed laws
Comprised of members of parliament
All proceedings done in French and English
Who are the Members of Parliament? (2)
Elected representatives
Belong to political parties
Represents their constituents
What are constituents?
People who live in the riding they are representing
What is the Senate? (4)
Are non-elected members of parliament Appointed by the PM Can serve until age 75 Their role is to provide thoughts on any bills that pass through the House of Commons Represent different regions of Canada
What does the judicial branch consist of? (2)
Includes Canada’s court of law
All members come from the legal profession
What is the Supreme Court? (2)
Interprets and applies all laws in Canada
Ensures the rights of all Canadians are being followed and upheld
Describe the Judges in the judicial branch. (3)
Nominated by the PM
9 judges from 4 different regions
3 for Ontario and Quebec, 2 for Western Canada, 1 for the Maritimes