define public law

Question 1

define public law

Answer 1

regulates relations between the state and individuals as well as society at large,

Question 2

what types of law does public include

Answer 2

constitutional, administrative, criminal, and tax

Question 3

what is law

Answer 3

an institution that exercises sovergin power that is considered to act on behalf of the public law in a given geographic area

Question 4

what institutions does the state act through

Answer 4

federal and provincial

Question 5

what are the 3 branches

Answer 5

executive, judiciary and legislature

Question 6

what are the functions of the state

Answer 6

pursing collective action, protecting private intersts, ensuring citizen control, promoting equality

Question 7

what are the written documents

Answer 7

consis 1867, consis 1982, statue of westminsiter 1931

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Unwritten principles include

Answer 8

Federalism, democracy, etc

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what are the models of federalism

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consultation, coordination, collaboration, joint decision making, competitive federalism

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what is consultation

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discussion before taking an independent action

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what is coordination

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developing mutually acceptable policies that each level implements

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what is collaboration

Answer 12

working together as equal

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what is joint decision making

Answer 13

approved by both levels of goverment

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what is competitive federalism

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each level maximizes its autonomy and areas of influence

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what is the meaning of executive federalism

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the processes of negotiation that is dominated by relations between the elected and appointed

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what is the meaning of rule of law

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existence of rules, exercise of public law must have a source in law, no one is above the law

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what is one element of rule of law

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creates normative of framework for society

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what is the importance of rule of law

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glues to bind society together

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what does it mean by protection

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respects limits

Question 20

what are some characteristics of first nations

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no law, forced into the dominant system, not able to speak with assistance

Question 21

how do you understand the position of first nations

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give up land exchange udner con for reservations for indians and adoptions also known as calder act 1973

Question 22

how is the legislative branch formed

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represented by the crown, becomes a law after royal assent, house of commons senate and then crown

Question 23

what happens in the legislative branch

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daily question period for 45 mins, promotes accountablity between the house of commons PM and cabinent

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is this method effective

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no

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what does self government allow

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maintain traditions, own destiny

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what are some problems that occur with first nations

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the way they speak

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what kind of system does house of commons deal with

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parliamentary system

Question 28

what is the speech of throne

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policy read by governor general

Question 29

what is public bill

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concern made by public

Question 30

what is a private law

Answer 30

made by one person

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what is majority

Answer 31

has more power

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what is minority

Answer 32

needs more than one person