Socail Final

Executive branch

Enforces and runs(propers laws and puts laws into action, day to day government)-Priminster,cabinet, governor general.

Legislative

Makes laws-represent Canada’s regions. House of Commons, Senate.

Judicial

Judges-interprets laws. Judges, Supreme Court court. Final word on legal questions. 9 judges from four regions.

Prime Minister

Head of government- has to be elected as MP and lead party with most seats

Cabinet

Cabinet includes ministers appointed by the PM to run government departments(transportation)

Political party

-Group of people with similar ideas. -Parties put forward candidates in elections to want to form the government. -Canada has multiple parties for different values.

Parties in Canada

Liberal(in right now), Conservative, Green, Ndp, Quebec qua.

MPs

Members of parliament. Elected by voters. Each represents one riding. Party with most MPs forms the government.

Majority government

More than 50% of seats-full control

Minority

Most seats but not 50%-must negotiate with other parties

MPs two key responsibilities

1.Repents constituents(voters)- individuals in riding(based on population) who voted for them. 2.Create legislation- for peace order, good government of all Canadians.

MPs elected

Canadians only needs the most votes in their riding ( not 50%). This is called first past the post.

Popular vote MPs.

Total votes cast across all ridings, regardless of seats won.

Senate

-Appointed by PM. -Represent interests and rights of Canadas regions and minorities. -Do job in till age 75. -Bill can not become law in till Senate agrees.(Sober seconded thought)

Laws become laws

Path bill takes to become law

Royal Assent

GG gives final approval-bill become law

Federal Accountability Act (FAA)

FAA adressed:accountable spending, whistleblower protection, lobbyist st transparency. Answerable actions: overvalue and transparent.

Medias role in Canadian politics

Helps us know what is going on in Ottawa.

Bias in media

Who wrote it? Is there opinions in it? Does it appeal to emotional side of things? Does it ignore any groups.

Lobbyists

Hired by a group to influence MPs and government officials. Register, official lobbyist.

Lobbyist represent all Canadians, those who can afford them

Wealthier is better because the lobbyist will be more influential

Citizens can voice their views

Vote. Contact your MP, Senator, or Cabinet Minister directly.

First Nations Perspective on Political systems

Some do not vote now. Used to not be able to vote.

Assimilated

Coming apart of another group

One way systems work for Canadians

Includes everyone.

Judicial branch is sperate or not

Is separate from all other branches. All Canadians are represented.