The Constitution Act 1867

Question 1

section 9

Answer 1

formal vs. informal executive power - “executive power declared to be vested in the Queen”

Question 2

section 17

Answer 2

the existence of parliament - “one parliament for Canada consisting of the Queen, Senate, and house of commons”

Question 3

section 96

Answer 3

establishes existence of the superior courts

Question 4

sections 97-101

Answer 4

various rules of how the superior courts should operate

Question 5

section 24

Answer 5

senate is appointed by people deemed “qualified” by the governor general from time to time, in the Queen’s name

Question 6

section 37

Answer 6

the House of Commons is an elected body

Question 7

section 91

Answer 7

powers of the federal government/executive

Question 8

section 91 subsection 2

Answer 8

federal power to regulate trade and commerce

Question 9

section 91 subsection 24

Answer 9

federal power to legislate “Indians” and their land

Question 10

section 91 subsection 27

Answer 10

federal power over criminal law- including prohibitions for public safety

Question 11

section 92

Answer 11

powers of the provincial government/legislatures - if not listed in sec. 92 automatically given to federal government

Question 12

section 92 subsection 13

Answer 12

provincial power over property & civil rights

Question 13

section 92 subsection 14

Answer 13

provincial power over administration of justice

Question 14

section 92 subsection 15

Answer 14

provincial power to fine, penalty, and enforce provincial laws

Question 15

section 92 subsection 19

Answer 15

authority of local/private nature in province

Question 16

section 99

Answer 16

superior court judges can be dismissed under conditions of bad behaviour (if approved by senate and house of commons), or must retire once 75