M2.1 - How Rules Are Made Flashcards
Constitution Act, 1867
- divided powers between the provincial and the federal governments.
- delegates his authority in Canada to the Governor General.
What Act granted Canada full independence from Britain and incorporated the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Constitution Act, 1982
Who has the power to make Federal Law and Legislation?
Parliament of Canada
What parties does the Parliament consist of?
- House of Commons (Upper house)
- Senate (Lower house)
- Governor General (King of Britain)
What are the 6 key roles in the Canadian Legislation process?
- Prime Ministers
- House of Commons
- Cabinet
- Senate
- Governor General
- Privy Council
What is the role and responsibilities of the Prime Minister?
- Head of Government
- Political Party leader
- Member of Parliament
- Guides policy
- Determines Agenda
- Select Cabinet
What is the roles and responsibilities of the House of Commons?
- Federal elected body of 338 constituencies
- Debate issues
- Propose,study,revise and vote on legislation
What is contained in Part 1 of the Canada Gazette?
Part 1 contains:
- OICs, proclamations, public notices and proposed regulations
- Published weekly
What is contained in Part 2 of the Canada Gazette?
Parts 2 contains:
- Regulation and enacted statutory instruments
- published weekly
What is contained in Part 3 of the Canada Gazette?
Parts 3 contains:
- Acts of Parliament with Royal assent
- published asap
Where must bills involving public revenue or imposition of any tax?
Public Rev and tax bills must originate in the House of Commons.
What documents can publish policies?
D-Memos
Customs Notices
Where do bill originate?
House of Commons
Senate
In the 1867 Constitution Act what delegates the King’s authority?
Governor General
What is the document registration number preceded by when it is NOT a Regulation?
It’s own number preceded by the designation “SI”
