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Federalism
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A main, national government for things concerning the entire nation and many smaller governments that deal with local issues pertaining to the specific regions they govern.
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3 levels of government
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Federal
Provincial Municipal |
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Federal gov is responsible for...
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Foreign affairs
Citizenship Regulation of trade/commerce Banking, interest, legal tender Currency, issue of paper money Postal service Statistics Criminal law + penitentiaries Indians and land reserved for Indians |
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Provincial gov is responsible for...
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Amendment of prov. constitution
Provincial taxation to raise revenue for provincial purposes Borrowing $ on credit of province Hospitals Education Natural resources Municipal institutions Provincial highways + bridges Civil Law |
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Municipal gov is responsible for...
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Water & sewage
Electrical Public Transit City planning Maintenance of local roads Libraries Police/fire services Child care Animal control Parks/rec |
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Executive Branch
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Carries out the nations laws
(prime minister, cabinet members) |
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cabinet members
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Elected MPs chosen by the PM to head up departments (ministries) such as finance, national defence, etc.
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Shadow cabinet
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Opposition. Critics: hold the cabinet members accountable
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Prime Minister
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Head of Government,
Leader of party with most seats in house of commons |
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Legislative Branch
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Parliament. Makes the nation's laws.
1. house of commons - lower house, elected 2. senate - upper house, appointed. "sober 2nd thought" |
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Judicial Branch
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Interprets the nation's laws.
Courts |
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Supreme Court of Canada
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Highest court of appeal in Canada
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Monarch (King or Queen)
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Head of State
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Governor General
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Fulfils the role of Head of State; carries out the Monarch's responsibilities.
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Cabinet
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Suggests federal laws, advises the Head of State as the Privy Council for Canada
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Senate
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Upper Chamber of law-making branch, APPOINTED.
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House of Commons
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Lower Chamber of law-making branch, ELECTED.
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Government/Party in power
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Largest group of elected members from the same political party
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Leader of the Official Opposition
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Leader of party with 2nd highest number of seats in the House of Commons
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Opposition Members
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All elected Members of Parliament not part of the governing party
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Federal Court of Canada
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Court dealing with certain matters under federal jurisdiction and court of appeals for territorial tribunals + decisions of federal commissions, boards, tribunals.
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Provincial Courts
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General administration of civil and criminal law
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Lieutenant-governor
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Represents the Queen in provincial legislative assemblies.
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Provincial Executive Branch
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Premier, Cabinet
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Provincial Legislative Branch
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Legislative Assembly, NO UPPER HOUSE!
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Provincial Judicial Branch
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1. Supreme Court of Canada (highest)
2. Federal Courts 3. Provincial Supreme Courts 4. Provincial Courts |