Unit 2 Flashcards
What are the 3 Branches of Government?
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
What is a bill?
A proposal to create a new law or to change an existing one
What are the 3 Levels of Government?
Federal, Provincial, and Municipal
Which branch of Government deals with taxes, Legislative or Executive?
Legislative
Which branch of Government had authority over the police, Judicial or Executive?
Executive
Which branch of Government controls the creation of a Law?
Legislative
What is Constitution?
A format set of rules, principles, and procedures for running a country
What is the House of Commons?
The elected part of the federal government which members of Parliament debate and pass laws
What is the Crown?
The monarch (king or queen) Canada’s head of state
What is Legislature?
The legislative body of a country or state
Does Legislature at a federal of a provincial level consist of the Governor General, Senate, and House of Commons?
Federal
Does Legislature of a Provincial level consist of the Lieutenant Governor and the elected representatives?
Yes
Who is the Prime Minister?
The leader of the federal government
Who is the Premier?
The leader of a provincial or territorial government
