CHAPTER 3 STUDY GUIDE Flashcards
procedure for changing the constitution
Amending
proposed legislation
Bill
basic individual rights protected by law, such as freedom of speech
Civil liberties
the administrative branch of government responsible for carrying out the government’s plans and policies
Executive branch
a two-level system of government
Federal system
the branch of government responsible for presiding over Canada’s court system
Judiciary
legislation proposed by a cabinet minister
Government or public bill
the branch of government that has the power to make, change, and repel laws
Legislative branch
people who try to influence legislators in favour of their cause
Lobby groups
to bring legislative power under the authority of the country to which it applies
Patriate
Section 36 of the Constitution Act, 1982, which provides for equal access to essential services for all canadian
Principle of equalization
legislation proposed by an MP who is not in the cabinet minister
Private member’s bill
federal responsibility to make laws in legislative areas not assigned to the provinces
Residual powers
legislation passed in Britain that extended Canada’s law-making powers
Statute of Westminster
a one-level system of government
Unitary System
