branches of gov Flashcards
(19 cards)
What are the 3 levels of government?
Federal, Provincial, Municipal
What are the 3 branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, Judiciary
What does the legislative branch of government do?
Create, debate, and vote on possible laws
Does the legislative branch of government just create criminal laws? Explain.
No, laws can be criminal or for other matters, such as environmental regulations.
What are the people involved in the House of Commons called?
Members of Parliament
What are the people involved in the Senate called?
Senators
How many Senators are there in Canada?
105 Senators
What are the 3 parts of the legislative branch of government?
Governor General, Senate, House of Commons
What is the Queen’s role in overseeing Canada’s government?
The Queen appoints a Governor General federally and one Lieutenant Governor for each province.
Explain the Governor General’s job as it relates to the legislative branch.
Approves proposed laws (Royal Assent) and appoints the Prime Minister.
What is the role of the Senate?
Studies, amends, and either rejects or approves bills passed by the House of Commons.
What is the role of the House of Commons?
Debates critical issues and is the law-making body in Canada.
What are the 2 parts of the legislative branch at the provincial level?
Lieutenant Governor, Legislative Assembly
What is the role of the Executive Branch of government?
Implement and carry out the laws made by the legislative branch.
What are some examples of Ministries and Departments?
- Ministry of Education
- Department of National Defence
- Department of Parks and Recreation
What is the difference between a cabinet and a cabinet minister?
A cabinet minister is in charge of a ministry; together they form the Cabinet.
What is the role of the judicial branch of government?
Enforce laws that have been broken by anyone in Canada.
Who appoints judges in the judicial branch?
Judges are appointed by the Governor General and selected by the Prime Minister.
Fill in the blank: The judicial branch is made up of the courts of each province and the _______.
Supreme Court of Canada
