Chapter 3 Flashcards
Amending Formula
A procedure for changing the constitution
Bill
Proposed legislation
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Constitutionally protected individual rights and freedoms
Civil Liberties
Basic individual rights protected by law, such as freedom of speech
Executive Branch
The administrative branch of government responsible for carrying out government’s plans and policies
Federal System
A two-level system of governing
Government or Public Bill
Legislation proposed by a Cabinet Minister
Intra Vires
Passing a law within a government’s jurisdiction
Ultra Vires
Passing a law outside a government’s jurisdiction
Judiciary
The branch of government responsible for presiding 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 (bring home the constitution Trudeau)
Principle of Equalization
Provides equal access to essential services for all Canadians
Private Member’s Bill
Legislation proposed by an MP who is not in the Cabinet
Residual Powers
Federal responsibility to make laws in legislative areas that are not assigned to any of the provinces
Shared Cost Agreements
Arrangements between the two levels of government to share the cost for programs in areas not identified in the BNA Act
Statute of Westminster
Legislation passed in Britain that extended Canada’s law-making powers. Allowed Canada to make laws independent of Britain and trade agreements with other countries. But, Canada still could not amend its own constitution without Britain
Unitary System
A one-level system of governing
