Federalism Flashcards
(25 cards)
What is federalism
The division of power between federal provincial and municipal levels of gov
Why did Canada choose federalism
Diverse cultural history
Geography
Values beliefs ideologies and global forces
Our federal system of government
1876 the four colonies decided how the gov would be structured federalism was chosen because it would be easiest
Divisions of power
All given different jurisdictions federal would cover the whole nation and provincial would be regional
Jurisdictions
Federal - criminal law national defence labour
Provincial - education hospitals highways
Municipal - public transit snow removal garbage
Shared and residual
Federal/provincial agriculture immigration natural resources
Conclusion
Federal was granted broader power federalism allows Canada to be governed more efficiently
Federalism
Federal provincial municipal
Federal provincial and municipal levels of government
Executive legislative and judicial
The Governor General is appointed to the advice of the ________
Prime minister
Some tasks include reading speech from the ________ giving ________ accent to bills
Throne royal
There are ___ senators
105
Each major region receives _____ seats
24
A bill has to be passed by the ______ to become a law
Senate
Senators may hold office until the age of ____
75
How many seats are there in the House of Commons
308
Members of parliament are determined by the _____ of each province
Population
A Christian church is closed by the police
Fundamental freedoms
A student is arrested by the police but not charged with anything
Legal rights
A Canadian terrorist suspect is arrested and charged the suspect is subjected to torture and threats
Detention/imprisonment
A black student is refused admission to a private school because of the colour of her skin
Equality rights
Detectives enter the home of a local family and search without a warrant
Search and seizure
Demonstrators gather in local square to peacefully demonstrate the spring seal hunt
Fundamental freedoms
The government enacts a new legislation that limited the lifespan of people to 75 years of age
Equality rights
