Chapter 3 Vocab Flashcards
amending formula
procedure for changing the Constitution
bill
proposed legislation
civil liberties
basic individual rights protected by law (eg. freedom of speech)
executive branch
level of government responsible for administering government plans and policies
federal system
two-level system of government (central gov’t with provincial gov’t.)
government / public bill
legislation proposed by cabinet minister
intra vires
within the power of the government to pass laws
judiciary
level of government responsible for presiding in court system
legislative branch
level of government responsible make , change , 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
equal access to essential services for all Canadians
private member’s bill
legislation proposed by MP not in cabinet
residual powers
federal responsibility to make laws in legislative areas not assigned to the provinces
Statue of Westminister
legislation passed in Britain that extended Canada’s law-making powers
