POLITICAL NATURE & GOVT SYSTEMS Flashcards
1
Q
Under the 1791 Constitution Act, what was the Canadian political structure?
A
KING Parliament in London Lieutenant Governor Legislative Council & Executive Council -------------------------------------------------------------- Legislative Assembly People/voters
2
Q
Why did Britain give the Legislative Assemblies tax raising power?
A
London hoped this would avoid the issues of tax that contributed to the rebellion/American War of Independence. However, they ignored other social issues that were provoking unrest in the Canadas.
3
Q
What year was the private land company, the Canada Company, given a royal charter to aid colonisation and for the development of the province?
A
1825
