chapter 3 Flashcards
Amending Formula
Procedure for changing the Constitution
Bill
Proposed legislaion
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
A sectio of the Constitution Act, 1982, Which sets out constitutionslly protected rights and freedoms
Civil Liberties
Basic indivudual rights protected by law, such as freedom of speech
Executive branch
The administrative branch of Government responsible for carying out the government’s plans and policies
Federal System
A two level system of government ( centeral or (Federal) and Provincial)
Government or Public Bill
Legislation proposed by a Cabinet minister
Intra Vires
within the power of government to pass laws
Ultra Vires
Beyond the power of the government to pass laws
Judiciary
The branch of government responsible for preciding over Canada’s court system
Legislative branch
The branch of government that has the power to make, change, and repeal laws
Lobby Groups
People who try to influence legislators in favour of their cause
Patriate
To bring legislative power under the authority of the country to which it applies
Principle of Equalization
Section 36 of the Constitution Act,1982, which provides for equal access to essential sevices for all Canadians
Private Member’s bill
Legislation proposed by an MP who is not in the Cabinet
