Vocab ch3 Flashcards
unitary system
a one level system of government (Britain)
federal system
a two level system of government (Canada)
residual powers
federal responsibility to make laws in legislative areas not assigned to provinces
Intra vires
within the power of the government in relation to creating laws in jurisdiction
Ultra vires
beyond the power of the government
statute of westminster
legislation passed in Britain which gave Canada more law making power
Shared cost agreements
arrangements between federal and provincial governments to share the costs of programs which arent specified in the BNA act
civil liberties
basic individual rights protected by law
principle of equalization
section in the constitution act which ensures equal public services across Canada
patriate
to bring legislative power under the authority of the country in which it applies
amending formula
procedure for changing the constitution, requires 50% of public and 2/3 of the provinces and approval of parliment
Canadian charter of rights and freedoms
A section of the constitution act which sets out protected rights and freedoms
executive branch
The administrative branch of the government which includes the prime minister, carries out the governments agenda
legislative branch
includes the house of commons and senate, they create laws through a lengthy process
judiciary branch
the branch of government responsible for Canada’s court system
bill
proposed legislation
private member’s bill
legislation proposed by an mp who is not in the cabinet
government or public bill
legislation proposed by a cabinet minister
lobby groups
people who try to influence legislators in favor of their cause
