How Canadians Govern Themselves Flashcards
What are three important features of the Canadian system of government?
Federal statehood
Parliamentary Democracy
Constitutional Monarchy
What document outlines the rights and responsibilities of the federal and provincial government levels?
The British North American Act of 1867.
Name four area under the purview of the Federal government
defence foreign policy interprovincial trade and communications currency criminal law citizenship
Name four areass of provincial responsibility
municipal government education health natural resource management property and civil rights highways
What is the name of the parliamentary body within each province?
Legislative Assembly
name two levels of elected officials chosen by voters
ministers of parliament to the House of Commons
Members of the legislative assembly to the provincial legislative assembly
name the three parts of parliament
the queen
the senate
the house of commons
name the two parts of the provincial legislative body
legislative assembly, and the lieutenant governor
how long is a typical term of service for an MP
roughly every 4 years
how are senate members selected
they are appointed by the prime minister to serve until they are 75
Name the 7 steps of the legislative process
first reading second reading committee stage report stage third reading senate review royal assent
what occurs during a bills First Reading?
It is introduced in parliament, read aloud, and printed
what stap involves member debate of the bill and voting?
Third Reading
What occurs before the senate reviews a bill
First through Third readings, committee and report stages
Why is the report stage important in the bill passage process?
it is the stage at which membrs can make new amendments and revisions
