Textbook Definitions

Question 1

permanent residents

Answer 1

new immigrants that came to canada

Question 2

constitution

Answer 2

a set of principles that govern canada (written and unwritten. the unwritten aspect includes the roles of the PM, cabinet members, political party, and basic parliamentary system)

Question 3

BNA Act

Answer 3

british north america act is the act of establishing canada as a country of its own

Question 4

chart of rights and freedoms

Answer 4

a category within the constitution that highlights the rights and freedoms of a canadian

Question 5

bill of rights

Answer 5

a written bill highlighting the rights and freedoms of canadians. it’s different from the charter because it is apart of the constitution while the bill isn’t. this means people can change the bill (by voting of course) without having the british be involved

Question 6

confederation

Answer 6

division of power (federal, municipal, provincial)

Question 7

governor general

Answer 7

the federal rep for the queen

Question 8

lutentiant governor

Answer 8

provincial rep for the queen