more socails Flashcards
in Canada we have a system called
representative democracy
each representative belongs to a
political party
the party in Canada right now is
liberal
our government is also described as a
constitutional monarchy
kings representative is the
governor general
neither blank and blank are very involved in our government
king charles and governor general
three branches of government are
executive, legislative, and judicial
in parliament the group that carrie’s out the executive functions of the government is called the
Cabinet
cabinet ministers are also members of the house of
commons
what is solidarity
they all must publicly support the desisions of their party
each cabinet ministers works with a deputy minister as well as
public servants
these civil servants also known as the bureaucrat preform
many of the tasks of the government
members of the governing party who are not in the cabinet are called
back benchers
back benchers must support there party while also keeping in mind the what
wishes of there constituents
opposite the cabinet sits the
shadow cabinet
MPS refers to
official opposition who have been chosen to watch over a specific minister from the cabinet
in the house of commons the
speakers of the house maintains order and applies the rules of parliament to all.
house of commons is to introduce
legislation
another government organization is called the
senate
sometimes the senate is called the blank house and the house of commons is called the blank house
upper lower
why do some politicians in Canada think that the senate should be reformed?
why do some politicians in Canada think that the senate should be reformed?
identify a possible solution to the issue of senate reform
A possible solution to the issue of Senate reform is to implement an elected Senate, where Senators are chosen by the public rather than appointed. This could enhance democratic legitimacy and accountability.
what is the primary function of the Opposition in the house of commons
The primary function of the Opposition in the House of Commons is to hold the government accountable. They scrutinize government policies and actions, propose alternatives, and represent the views of those who did not vote for the ruling party.
in what sense may the prime minister be deemed the most powerful person in Canada’s government
The Prime Minister may be deemed the most powerful person in Canada’s government because they lead the executive branch, set government policy, and represent Canada both domestically and internationally. They also have significant influence over the legislative agenda and the appointment of key officials, including Cabinet ministers and Senators.
who is in the executive branch of government
governor general, prime minister, cabinet, and the public servants
which readings committee stage
2 and 3rd
purpose of amending formula
In Canada, amending a formula could be necessary to reflect changes in regulations, economic conditions, or scientific data to ensure continued accuracy and relevance.
what’s the notwithstanding clause
The notwithstanding clause, also known as Section 33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, allows federal, provincial, or territorial governments to pass legislation that may operate in spite of certain provisions of the Charter. This means that governments can enact laws that override certain fundamental freedoms and rights for a renewable period of up to five years.
what does triple e stand for
Triple E stands for “Equal, Elected, and Effective.”
most elected officials are the
executive
supreme court is
judicial
coalition is what
when two parties join together
what is federal responsibility
military
last stage to bill becoming a law
governor general and royal assent
what are two rights under charter rights and freedoms
Two rights under the Charter are:
- Freedom of expression.
- Right to equality.
prime minister chooses the
senator
2 idiolagies prevailed in canafaian politics
- Liberalism: Emphasizing individual rights, social justice, and progressive policies.
- Conservatism: Focusing on tradition, economic freedom, and limited government intervention.
