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What is federalism?
The division of power between the federal, provincial, and municipal levels of government
Why did Canada choose federalism?
Diverse cultural history, geography, values, beliefs, ideologies, economics, technology and industry global forces
Jurisdictions
Different levels of government, the authority to make and carry out laws in certain areas
Federal
Take care of issues that involve the whole nation Criminal law Labour R.C.M.P Etc
Provincial
Regional issues Education Highways Marriage permits Etc
Municipal
Public transit
Snow removal
Garage collection
Shared
Federal and provincial governments share power in areas of agriculture, immigration, natural resources etc
Residual
Areas not specifically listed are given to federal government
Branches of government
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
Executive role
Carries out plans and policies of the government and institutes laws and makes sure they are followed
Judicial role
Interprets laws and determines if a law has been broken and what penalties should result
Legislative role
Has the power to make and change laws and introduces laws and vote on them
What does MP mean
Member of parliament
The government decides that rights will only be granted to people once they reach the age of 18
Guarantee rights
A black student is refused admission to a private school because the colour of her skin
Equality rights
