Chapter Three Flashcards
Statue of Westminster
Gave Canada the authority to make its own laws and to make trade agreements without Britain. 1931.
Patriation
Patriated constitution by Pierre Trudeau in 1982, the constitution act.
Provincial parliament
Legislative assembly
Who creates laws?
Legislative branch
Private member’s bills
Can be initiated by citizens, has to be introduced by an MP. Does not start in cabinet.
Canada’s first constitution
BNA Act 1867, set out how Canada should be governed but was more for a colony. Could not do anything independently.
Senators function
“Sober second thoughts” can defeat a bill that was passed in the House of Commons
1st reading
To provide information, research stage
2nd reading
For debate
3rd reading
Is where vote is
Amending formula
2/3 of the provinces, 50%
Judiciary
Independent third party in legal disputes.
3 levels of provincial courts
Provincial court of appeal, superior court (serious offences), and provincial court (less serious)
Royal commission purpose
Conduct impartial investigations into specific problems, appointed by federal cabinet.
American civil war
1861-1865, controversy over slavery
Within the power
Intra vires
Beyond the power
Ultra virés
POGG
Government/parliament (federal) can interfere if something affects the peace, order, and good government.
Federal responsibilities
Banking
Provincial responsibilities
Education
Purpose of lobby groups
To sway parliament to change laws
Making of a law
Is introduced to government by cabinet minister, 1st reading (is researched) 2nd is debated, 3rd is voted. Goes to senate for approval(Same steps), then gets royal assent from governor general.
