Structure of the Federal System

Name the steps that a bill must go through to become a law (in order)

1. First Reading

2. Second Reading

3. Committe Stage

4. Repost Stage

5. Third Reading

6. Bill sent to senate to repeat process

7. Royal Assent

What happens during the First Reading?

• Bill is introduced

• There is no debate in this step

What is a bill known as, if it is introduced by an MP that is part of the government?

Govenment Bill

What is a bill known as, if it is introduced by an MP that is NOT part of the government?

Privat member bill

What happens during the Second Reading?

• Heavily debated

• house will debate and vote on the principle of the bill

• mostly focuses on the principle of the bill

What happens during the Committee Stage?

• Close examination of the bill

• Adds changes and call on witnesses and experts to improve the bill

• A report is made for the house of commons with amendnents

What happens during the Report Stage?

• Further changes are allowed as long as the principle of the bill doesnt change

• Vote on amended bill

What happens during the Third Reading?

• debate on the bill in its entirely

• Does the bill do what it is intended to do?

• If agreed on the bill is sent to the senate

• Summary: Debate and vote on the final form of the bill

What happens after the Third Reading?

After the Third Reading is Complete, the bill is passed onto the senate and the process begins again in the senate

True or False: The senate does not reject bills but adds amendments onto the bill.

TRUE

What happens during the Royal Assent?

• The bill is signed by the governor general

• Announcement of the bills accptance in His Majesty’s name is published

• Ceremony is held whithin the Senate

What does the Executive Branch do?

Proposes laws and manages day to day opperations

What does the Legislative Branch do?

Makes and passes laws

What does the Judical Branch do?

Applies laws and ensures they are fair for all Canadians

What is First Past The Post voting system?

A voting system where the person/candidate with the most votes wins

What is Communism?

• Econimic Equality

• Classless Scociety

• Opposes Private Enterprise

What is Facism?

• National Glory

• Rigid Class Roles Set By A Dictator

• Supports Private Enterprise

What is a Bill?

A bill is a proposed law (not all bills become laws)

What is a Law?

A law is what a law becomes after it recieves Royal Assent

What is a Constitution?

The Constitution outlines the structure of government

What is the upper house in a parliment called?

Senate

What is the lower house in the parliment called?

House of Commons