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Amending Formula

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the procedure for amending the constitution. Needs approval of parliament + 2/3’s of the provinces representing 50% of population.

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Bill

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a proposed law.

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Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

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part of Constitution Act, 1982 which sets out constitutionally protected rights/freedoms.

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Civil Liberties

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basic rights of the individual, such as freedom of speech, protected by the law.

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Executive branch

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The administrative branch of government responsible for carrying out the governments plans/policies. Consists of prime minister, Cabinet, and the public or civil service.

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Federal System.

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system of government where responsibility for governing is divided between the central government and provincial government.

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Government or Public bill

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A bill proposed by a cabinet minister.

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Intra vires

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“within the power” means the power a government has to pass laws within its own jurisdiction.

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Ultra vires

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“beyond the power” refers to areas that are beyond the power or jurisdiction of a government.

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Judiciary

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Branch of law made up of justices, or judges, who adjudicate disputes, interpret the law, and decide on punishments in Canada’s court system.

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Legislative Branch

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Branch of government made up of the house of commons/senate at federal level, and legislative assembly at provincial/territorial level. Has the powers to make/edit/repeal laws.

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Lobby groups

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organizations that try to influence legislators in favor of their cause.

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Patriate

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To bring legislative power under the authority of the country it applies to.

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Principle of Equalization

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Constitution Act, 1982, Section 36. The principles that essential services such as health care, education, or access to social services should be available equally to all residents in all of Canada

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Private Member’s Bill

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Legislation that is proposed by an MP or MLA who is not in the Cabinet.

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Residual Power’s

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Federal responsibility to make laws in areas not specifically assigned to either the federal government or other provinces.

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Shared Cost Agreements

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Agreements between federal and provincial governments to share the costs of certain programs.

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Statute of Westminster

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An amendment to the BNA act which increased Canada’s law making powers.

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Unitary System

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A system of government where power is centralized in one level of government.