Chapter Three

Question 1

Amending Formula

Answer 1

require the approval of parliament, plus 2/3 of the provinces representing 50% of the population

Question 2

Bill

Answer 2

Proposed legislation.

Question 3

Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Answer 3

sets constitutionally protected rights and freedoms. A law that violates these rights and freedoms can be struck down.

Question 4

Civil Liberties

Answer 4

Basic individual rights protected by law, such as freedom of speech. (was feared the constitution needed to come ‘home’ b/c it did not protect these)

Question 5

Executive Branch

Answer 5

the administrative branch of government responsible for carrying out governments plans and policies. Federal level: Prime Minister, Cabinet, and Public/Civil Service. Provincial: Premier, MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly)/MPP (Member of the Provincial Parliament)

Question 6

Federal System

Answer 6

A two-level system of governing (Canada, geographic size)

Question 7

Government or Public Bill

Answer 7

Bill introduced by a cabinet minister.

Question 8

Intra Vires

Answer 8

Within the power of the government to pass laws.

Question 9

Ultra Vires

Answer 9

Beyond the power of government to pass laws.

Question 10

Judiciary

Answer 10

The branch of government responsible for presiding over Canada’s court system. Made up of judges who adjudicate disputes, interpret the law, and decide on punishments.

Question 11

Legislative Branch

Answer 11

The branch of government that has the power to make change and repeal laws, also known as parliament. Federal: House of Commons and Senate. Provincial: Legislature/Legislative Assembly.

Question 12

Lobby Groups

Answer 12

people who try to influence legislators in favour of their cases (MAAD)

Question 13

Patriate

Answer 13

to bring legislative power under the authority of the country to which it applies. ‘To bring home’

Question 14

Principle of Equalization

Answer 14

Section 36 of the constitution Act 1982, which provides for equal access to essential services for all Canadians. (health care, education, ect.) Payed through taxes, richer provinces equalize services for all canadians.

Question 15

Private Members Bill

Answer 15

Bill initiated by citizens, lobby groups, or corporations, always introduces by MP

Question 16

Residual Powers

Answer 16

Federal responsibility to make laws in legislative areas not assigned to the provinces.

Question 17

Shared Cost Agreements

Answer 17

arrangements between two levels of government to share the costs for programs in areas not identified in the BNA. Example: Health care, feral would give money to provinces so long as the provinces agreed to spend the money accordingly to federally established guidelines.

Question 18

Statute of Westminster

Answer 18

Legislation passed in Britain that extended Canada’s law-making powers. Could make own laws independently, make trade agreements with other countries without Britain’s approval. Could still not amend it’s own constitution.

Question 19

Unitary System

Answer 19

A one-level system of governing (great Britain)

Question 20

constitution act

Answer 20

1. Principle of Equalization of Services across Canada
2. Interpretation of responsibility for natural resources
3. Formula to make future constitutional changes
4. Charter of Rights and Freedoms