Vocab Ch. 3 Flashcards
Amending formula
The procedure for amending the constitution that requires the approval of Parliament plus two-thrids of the provinces representing 50 of the population
Bill
A proposed law
Canadian Charter Of Rights And Freedoms
A section of the Constitution Act, 1982, which sets out contitutionally protected rights and freedoms
Civil Liberties
Basic individual rights protected by law, such as freedom of speech
Executive Branch
The administrative branch of government responsible for carrying out the governments plans and policies; consists of the prime minister (or premier), the Cabinet, and the public or civil service.
Federal System
System of government where responsibility for governing is divided between two levels of government: the central government and the provincial government
Government or Public Bill
A bill that is proposed by a cabinet minister
Intra Vires
Latin for “within the power” which means the power of a government has to pass laws within its own jurisdiction
Ultra Vires
Latin for “beyond the power” which refers to areas that are beyond the power or jurisdiction of a government
Judiciary
The branch of law made up of justices or judges, ho adjudicate disputes, interpret the law, and decide on punishments in Canada’s court system
Legislative Branch
The branch of government that has the powers to make, change, and repeal laws; consists of the House of Commons and Senate at the federal level and the legislative assembly at the provincial and territorial level
Lobby Groups
Organizations that try to influence legislators in favour of their cause
Patriate
To bring legislative power under the authority of the country to which it applies
Principle Of Equalization
Section 36 of the Constitution Act, 1982, which includes the principle that essential services such as a health care, education, or access to social series should be available equally to residents in al parts of Canada
Private Members Bill
Legislation that is proposed by a MP or member of the Legislative assembly who is not in the cabinet
Residual Powers
Federal responsibility to make laws in areas not specifically assigned to either the federal governments or to the provinces
Shared Cost Agreements
Agreements between the federal and provincial governments to share the cost of certain programs such as health care
Statute of Westminster
An amendment to the BNA act that extended Canada’s law making powers
Unitary Systems
A system of government where power is centralized in one level of government
