Unit 1 - Federal Political System Flashcards
What are some main differences between the left and right wing?
Left values control, government intervention, social services and reaching equality.
Right values political freedom, tradition, and economic prosperity.
When and where was the federal government established?
The government was established in 1867 through the Constitution Act at the Confederation of Canada.
What are the three branches of government?
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
What are the three branches of government?
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
What is the role of the executive branch?
The executive branch is responsible for putting laws passed by the legislative branch into action. Most of the ideas that become laws begin in the executive branch
What is the role of the legislative branch?
The legislative branch is where potential laws and other issues are debated, and is responsible for actually passing laws
What is the role of the judicial branch?
The judicial branch interprets and applies the law. It operates independently from other branches of governmen
Who is a part of the executive branch? What is their role?
Prime Minister - the leader of the Party with the most seats in the House of Commons
Cabinet - made up of Ministers of Parliament (MP) or Senators that have been selected to have responsibility over specific portfolios (Defence, Environment Canada, Finance)
Who is a part of the executive branch? What is their role?
Prime Minister - the leader of the Party with the most seats in the House of Commons
Cabinet - made up of Ministers of Parliament (MP) or Senators that have been selected to have responsibility over specific portfolios (Defence, Environment Canada, Finance)
Who is a part of the legislative branch? What is their role?
The legislative branch includes the House of Commons, the Senate and the governor general.
HOC- Group of elected officials who debate study and vote for laws proposed to Canada (bills).
Governor General: Represents the Majesty, gives royal assent (parliament to law)
Senate- People appointed by the PM, and inact a secondary voting system on bills/laws. (105 total)
Who is a pet of the judicial branch? What is their role?
The judicial branch includes SupremeCourt of Canada, provincial & territorial courts and the Court of Appeal.
How does a party gain power in the HOC?
By gaining the most seats/MP’s, a party gains control over the government
What is a majority and minority government?
If this party has MORE THAN 50% of the seats it is a majority government (does not have to be 50% of the popular vote)
If it has LESS THAN 50% of the seats it is a minority government
What is a majority and minority government?
If this party has MORE THAN 50% of the seats it is a majority government (does not have to be 50% of the popular vote)
If it has LESS THAN 50% of the seats it is a minority government
What is a majority and minority government?
If this party has MORE THAN 50% of the seats it is a majority government (does not have to be 50% of the popular vote)
If it has LESS THAN 50% of the seats it is a minority government
