3 Branches Of Government Flashcards
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What happens in the legislative branch
They make laws and it consists of the House of Commons and the senate and the Governor General
What happens in the executive branch?
This branch consists of the prime minister, the cabinet and the Governor General. It proposes most laws and runs day to day meetings
Explain the judicial branch
The judges in the Supreme Court who discuss laws and that goes against the charter of rights and freedoms and it consists of the 9 Santa clauses
Explain the relationship between the branches of government ?
The legislative : makes the laws
The executive :enforces the laws
The judicial : judges laws that goes against the rights and freedoms
How do MPs get there jobs?
elected by the ridings and people
How do senates get their jobs??
Senates are appointed by the prime minister
Who are members of parliament accountable for?
People in their riding because we vote them in and ask them for issues to be brought up in the House of Commons
What is the role of political party’s in Canada’s government ?
Well there are any different political party’s In the government and they all have a different focus so it’s based on the people of Canada to chose which focus they like best
What party is in power?
The Conservative party with a majority government
What are the 4 opposition party’s?
- New Democrat party (NDP)
- Liberal party of Canada
- Bloc Québécois
- Green Party
How does the federal Government involve citizens in decision making?
Well people living in the riding can bring something up to their MP who can bring it up as a bill proposal in the House of Commons
What type of election is used to determine Canada’s government
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What are lobbyists
Lobbyists are people who usually represent a company who works to influence the governments decisions and law making
How do lobby groups impact the government ?
They impact by influencing decisions
How do lobbyists influence decisions?
They do things like make meetings and get the public to be on their side
Why are some examples of lobby groups?
MADD - mothers against drunk driving
NSRA - non-smokers rights association
When the cabinet had a meeting what is it called?
A “caucas” meeting
The Supreme Court of Canada is the ______________ in Canada
Highest court
What does the judicial branch act like?
A check on the powers in parliament
What are issues that have been examined in the Supreme Court ?
equality and discrimination
What do the nine total judges representin the Supreme Court of Canada?
The four regions of Canada
What are the five stages of becoming a bill to law in the h of c
- First reading where the bill is introduced
2.Second reading-The bill is debated and can be rejected - Committee stage-in-depth study of the bill and can be rejected
4.Report stage -where the bill is reintroduced after changes are made
5The third reading-where is debated and voted on for the last time and can you rejected
The Senate is considered what
The sober second thought
