Civics quiz 2 Canada's democracy has 3 __________ (roots) that give it its ___________ Foundation, Power Confederation The British North American colonies united as the Dominion of Canada in 1867 to address concerns like American annexation, trade expansion, and protecting French culture. Charlottetown Conference A meeting in 1864 where PEI, NS, NB discussed union, leading to the consideration of representation by population and a two-house Parliament for Canada. Quebec Conference An 1864 conference that laid out a blueprint for Confederation, addressing key issues like Quebec's status, division of power, equality among provinces, and the role of First Nations. Constitutional Monarchy A system where the monarch's powers are defined by a constitution, as seen in the BNA Act, where the British Monarch was the Head of State with powers transferred to representatives like the Governor General. House of Commons The lower house of Parliament in Canada, elected based on representation by population, with the party holding the most seats forming the government. Senate The upper house of Parliament in Canada, consisting of appointed regional representatives serving for life to provide a second look at legislation. Federal vs. Provincial Powers The BNA Act clearly delineated powers, with the federal government handling crucial matters like criminal law, defense, and foreign affairs, while provinces managed areas like education and health. Charter of Rights and Freedoms Enacted in 1982, this addition to the Canadian Constitution guarantees civil rights and liberties, allowing changes through the 7/50 formula and preventing unconstitutional laws. Unwritten Sources Elements of Canadian democracy not explicitly stated in the Constitution, including conventions, royal prerogatives, and unwritten principles. BNA Act The British North America Act, signed in 1867, served as Canada's Constitution, outlining the government structure, defining and limiting government powers, and enumerating citizen rights. What are the three foundations(roots) that give its power BNA act British North America Act The Charter of Rights and Freedom (1982): Unwritten Sources What are the 5 features of the BNA act IMAGE Constitutional monarchy: The House of Commons: The Senate: The Judicial System: Federal vs. Provincial Powers:

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Canada's democracy has 3 __________ (roots) that give it its ___________

Foundation, Power

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Confederation

The British North American colonies united as the Dominion of Canada in 1867 to address concerns like American annexation, trade expansion, and protecting French culture.

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Charlottetown Conference

A meeting in 1864 where PEI, NS, NB discussed union, leading to the consideration of representation by population and a two-house Parliament for Canada.

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Quebec Conference

An 1864 conference that laid out a blueprint for Confederation, addressing key issues like Quebec's status, division of power, equality among provinces, and the role of First Nations.

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Constitutional Monarchy

A system where the monarch's powers are defined by a constitution, as seen in the BNA Act, where the British Monarch was the Head of State with powers transferred to representatives like the Governor General.

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House of Commons

The lower house of Parliament in Canada, elected based on representation by population, with the party holding the most seats forming the government.

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Senate

The upper house of Parliament in Canada, consisting of appointed regional representatives serving for life to provide a second look at legislation.

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Federal vs. Provincial Powers

The BNA Act clearly delineated powers, with the federal government handling crucial matters like criminal law, defense, and foreign affairs, while provinces managed areas like education and health.

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Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Enacted in 1982, this addition to the Canadian Constitution guarantees civil rights and liberties, allowing changes through the 7/50 formula and preventing unconstitutional laws.

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Unwritten Sources

Elements of Canadian democracy not explicitly stated in the Constitution, including conventions, royal prerogatives, and unwritten principles.

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BNA Act

The British North America Act, signed in 1867, served as Canada's Constitution, outlining the government structure, defining and limiting government powers, and enumerating citizen rights.

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What are the three foundations(roots) that give its power

BNA act British North America Act

The Charter of Rights and Freedom (1982):

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What are the 5 features of the BNA act

Constitutional monarchy:

The House of Commons:

The Senate:

The Judicial System:

Federal vs. Provincial Powers:

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