chapter 1 Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
executive branch
A
puts laws into action
2
Q
how to become a PM
A
- be elected as party leader
- be elected as a member of parliament
- your party must win the most chairs in the house of commons
3
Q
legislative branch
A
makes laws
4
Q
role of the governor general
A
the governer general makes sure Canada always has a PM
5
Q
house of commons
A
elected body representatives
6
Q
how are laws made
A
1st reading, 2nd reading, committee stage, report stage, 3rd reading
7
Q
First past the post
A
the candidate that wins with the biggest total number of votes will win
8
Q
role of opposition
A
to challenge the government in decision making
9
Q
senate
A
appointed representatives
10
Q
judicial branch
A
interprets laws and applies them
