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Bill |
A proposed law or piece of legislasion put before a Canadian legislature for approval. A bill must pass all readings before it can be royal assent. |
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Convention |
Any agreement between Canada and another state relating to tax or income. |
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Mace |
A representation of the authority of the monarch and their power in the HoC. Originally a weapon. |
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Royal Assent |
The final stage of the legislature process the process in which a bill passed by parliament and becomes law. |
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Majority Government |
Government that is formed by a governing party that has majority of overall seats in the parliament. |
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Minority Government |
Formed in a parliamentary system when a political party or coalition of parties doesn't have a majority of overall seats in the parliament. |
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Official opposition |
The party posessing the second highest number of seats in the HoC or a legislasive assembly and not a part of coalition of parties forming the government. |
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Riding |
An administrative division or electoral division in Canada. |
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Seat |
Seats are held for representatives in the HoC who are allowed to discuss and decide on decisions potentially being made. They also represent their province. |
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Constituent |
A citizen who is represent in a government by officials for whom they vote. |
