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What is a legislative assembly |
A legislative assembly is the house that the make and discuss laws and policies on the provincial level. Manitoba has 57 seats in its assembly. |
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How many members are in the House of commons |
338 |
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The senate |
105 members Gives each province an equal voice Acts as a sober second thought for law-making |
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How does a bill become a law? |
1. Idea to bill The idea is discussed by the prime minister and cabinet then is drafted into a bill. 2. First reading The bill is read in the house of commons, but not discussed or voted upon 3. Second reading The bill is read again, but is now discussed and voted on. If it passes, the bill moves on 4. Committee stage The bill is studied and asked for both expert and public input 5. Report stage The bill is sent back to the house of commons along with a detailed report and any suggested changes are voted on. 6. Third reading The bill is read and voted on once again, and amendments can be proposed. If it wins it moves on 7. The senate The bill is sent to the senate for a second opinion. Any suggested amendments are sent back to the house of commons for voting. The senate votes and if it wins, the bill moves on. 8. Royal assent. The bill is signed into an act by the queen (represented by the governor general). 9. In force The law comes into force upon royal assent or a specified date. |
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Who is our lieutenant governor? |
Janice Filmon |
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Who is our governor general |
Julie payette |
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Who is our prime minister? |
Justin Trudeau |
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Who is our premier? |
Brian Pallister |
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Who is our mayor? |
Brian bowman |
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What is a member of parliment |
A person who represents voters in parliment |
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Who is our Head of state |
The Queen (represented by governor general) |
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Metis |
Offspring of aboriginal and european settlers. Lived mostly in manitoba. |
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Inuit |
Aboriginal people that inhabit northern Canada |
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Rights and freedoms |
Fundamental freedoms Democratic rights Mobility rights Legal rights Equality rights Official language rights Education rights |
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Act of 1982 |
This act states that Britain has no control over any part of thw canadian government |
