Structure Fo The Goverment (constitution) Flashcards
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Constitutional a monarchy
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When the head of state is queen or king
The queen is represented by the governors general
2
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Crown
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Represents the ultimate power over land and is a safe guard for democracy
3
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Canadian constitution
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A legal document that the queen cannot even break, there is a unwritten constitution and a written constitution
4
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Written constitution
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Was introduced in 1867
When the four provinces combined to become Canada (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia
5
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Charter of rights and freedoms
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The basic rights and responsibilities that all Canadians have
6
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Unwritten constitution
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Unwritten rules.
Other practices about how governed. Should behave based on traditions
Example: Christmas
