Specific Questions Flashcards
Canada chose what system and why?
Canada chose the federal system because of diverse population and the size.
What does the federal system allow for?
Allows for division of power between governments and the province.
What powers does the federal system have and why?
Areas such as travel and computer technology. The government can establish rules in areas of the countries developments
What is the difference between the federal system and the provincial level
Federal system is responsible for defence and these laws only apply across Canada
Provincial level handles education and healthcare these laws apply to only that one province
Why was federal chosen for Canada
Because each city and province had religious differences, they wanted French speaking Canadians and English speaking Camadians together,
What was the purpose of the British North American act?
The act united three separate territories of Canada , Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Canada. The act demonstrate the operation of the Canadian government, House of Commons, senates, system and taxation’s.
How involved was Britain in the BNA act?
The bna act was created by the British parliament the act established that the dominion remained under the sovereignty of the British monarch and served as a Canadian constitution
Who rules democracy?
Ruled by the people
What is representative democracy?
Elected representatives
What is constitutional monarch?
Official state
What is the Canadian constitution ?
Rules that the public must follow
What are we worried about the senate doing?
Wasting our money
What does a responsible government mean?
Responsible for the people it takes elected assemblies, like the House of Commons rather than a moderate other representatives.
Why is this section of the constitution called the unwritten constitution?
Because it’s not written law or judicial decision and historical document it could be added or changed
Why is this section of the constitution called the unwritten constitution?
Because it’s not really in the Addi law or judicial decision and historical document it could be added or changed
Define patriation
A Canadian term that describes the transformation of patriot to take control power over a document from a former colonial government and act for the British parliament to independent Canadian constitution that was amendable by Canada
What policy presented a stumbling block to Trudo on the road of patriation
The resolution in provincial court of appeal in Manitoba, Quebec and Newfoundland. They also watched a Public, the Location’s campaign against it both in Canada, and in great Britain. It is hard to get parties on their side as the gangs of the eight continuously lobby, members of parliament. 
Which province oppose the constitution act and why?
 Quebec, Alberta, Manitoba, PEI, Newfoundland, Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia 
The new amending formula stated what 
There are not legal limit to the power of the house in Brock into the house of commons. Alyssa sent it to pass resolutions, but only proposed amendment that would reduce provincial powers would require a Conoces agreement of the province.
Mini provincial premiers were post the charter of rights and freedom. Why are these Premier  opposed?
 These provinces opposed the charter of rights and freedoms as they are afraid that it can limit provincial power by line courts just drive down provincial laws that violate the rights by allowing provinces to Pass their laws from certain charter, right 
What are legal documents?
 Legal documents, define limits of government, powers, constitutional parts
What is description of power?
 Legislators in parliament
What does the charter of rights and freedoms ensure
 Human rights are insured
Name four legal rights
Rights of life, fair trial, innocent till guilty and no cruel subject matter 
Name three equality, right
Freedom of race, religion, sex, and mental or physical disability
Explain why the federal government was getting power over areas such as computers in air travel
Consistency and efficiency, the government can establish rules and advancements in areas to the countries developments
What is the biggest difference between the structure of government at the federal and provincial level level? How does this affect the lawmaking process?
 Federal government is responsible for the vet, defense, provincial health, education and health care federal laws apply across Canada, while provincial is only a fact that province
Where do federal laws apply to?
 Across all of Canada
Where do provincial laws apply to?
 Only apply to that province
Describe the structure of aboriginal self government
Indigenous committees have the authority to contradict administrators of their people, land, resources, and related programs and policies, through agreements with federal and provincial governments
