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Chapter 4: Legislation Answer Structure 1. Intro -Act of Parliament is also known as domestic legislation is the law made by Parliament. -Parliament consists of the House of Commons and House of Lords, and every bill has to pass to the Queen for consent. -Members of Parliament sit in the House of Commons are elected by the general public in five years, whereas members of the House of Lords are appointed by Queen. -Parliament is sovereign in the United Kingdom as it can make or unmake any law and…

Democratic Dictatorship? The Power of the Prime Minister in Canada Recently in Canada, it is being debated if the power that the Prime Minister holds has become stronger. Section 9 and 10 of the Constitution Act of 1867 declares the Queen and Governor as the ones who possess executive power, when today in practice, that power is found within the Prime Minister and Cabinet. The era of Pierre Elliott Trudeau as Prime Minister has been referred to as the period when the checks and balances began to…

ceremonial. The true power in Canada is endowed to the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister is selected after a federal parliamentary election is held, and the party with the most seats in the House of Commons will elect their party leader to become the new Prime Minister whether through…

This article is entitled, “Niqab ban for public servants would be considered, says Stephen Harper” and is about the controversial debate concerning the niqab. The article discusses the viewpoints of various political parties on this garment. First, It states that the Conservative party is considering implementing a law, similar to Quebec’s Bill 62. This law will require persons wearing this garment to unveil their faces as employees of the government and while receiving one’s Canadian…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GEFNnNsFLc&index=20&list=PL0f074h-CFoyCiGhHGif6WV0hoOvowjaC Liberal ad: Real Leadership This advertisement is “authorized by the registered agent for the Liberal Party of Canada.” (Liberal ad: Real Leadership) The main focus of this ad is to promote the slogan for the Liberal Party, Real Change. This message is supported by the opinions of real, multicultural and a diverse range of Canadians, who believe Justin Trudeau is needed in order to bring real change to…

Is the Senate simply a waste of institutional space? Or is it an opportunity to make a change that is long overdue? An expense scandal involving several senators in December of 2012 sparked a political debate with regards to the future of the Senate of Canada. Most will agree that the Senate is a thoroughly flawed institution, however the pros and cons of each proposition should be weighed before any action is taken. After presenting each of the proposed options regarding what decision is to be…

Who is really to blame for the sinking of Dick Smith? Elizabeth Knight 469 words 27 February 2016 Sydney Morning Herald SMHH First 3 English © 2016 Copyright John Fairfax Holdings Limited. Comment Dick Smith enters a new chapter this week as the real search for culpability begins. Which group of people will ultimately be in the frame for the corporate trainwreck that's going to leave 3000 people without jobs, close 363 stores and obliterate a decades-old brand name? It is time for the…

Did ambassadors expect the old empire, which had been sinking in a new form of socialism, to treat them with any seriousness? Why for heaven sake people talk about Saint James Palace? It hadn’t been the seat of monarchy since Queen Victoria had left for Buckingham Palace in the early nineteenth century. Was it a way to…

even fewer are considered to be democracies. The United Kingdom is one of those nations that falls under this category; however, unlike most other democracies that have come into effect through a revolution or a change in regime that in turn instils a new legal system from scratch, the United Kingdom’s ‘uncodified’ legal system has evolved over time to fit the circumstances and has never been through a complete remodelling. Although there are many documents that make up this legal system,…

Elections happen every five years or sooner if needed. The Prime Minister can authorize these elections if he believes that his party can win more seats in the House, and if the party loses a seat then the Prime Minister may host a new election. This leads to an ever-changing Parliament, and can better represent the citizens. Constant voting without specified times can put less focus for representatives on being elected, and more upon making efficient laws. However, abuses of constant…