Canada's Constitution
The years in which the constitution act and Charter of Rights and Freedoms were established
1867, 1982
I am not elected, and can hold my position until I turn 75... Who am I?
A senator
I come from the party in power. What kind of bill am I?
Government Bill
This term refers to organizations that try to influence government decisions on behalf of a specific cause or group.
Lobby (interest) groups
This elected representative serves in the House of Commons, debates bills, votes on laws, and represents the interests and concerns of the people in their riding.
A Member of Parliament
Canada is a _____ Monarchy
Constitutional
The Legislative branch is made up of the House of Commons, The Senate, and the ______
Governor General
A bill officially becomes a law when...
Interest groups with power may hire these people to influence or persuade MPS and government officials
Lobbyists
The Supreme Court
Represents Britain's Monarch in Canada
Governor General
This group of government members, chosen by the Prime Minister, is responsible for running specific departments like finance, health, and defence.
The Cabinet
Government branch in charge of proposing and passing law and running day to day business of the government
Executive
This type of media story focuses on influencing public opinion by showing only one perspective.
Bias
Name two influences on the legislative process
Lobby groups/Lobbyists, Canadian Citizens, Political Parties, Media
Number of ridings/constituencies. Also the number of seats in the house of commons.
338
A member of parliament must remain accountable to their ____
Constituents
I am the major law making body of the Canadian Government. Which branch am I?
Legislative Branch
Before meeting with government officials, lobbyists must do this to follow Canadian law and ensure transparency about who they represent.
Register with the government
Our "civic duty" that is necessary for a democracy
Voting
The three levels of Government
Municipal, Provincial, Federal
A group of people that develop platforms and put forward candidates in elections
Political party
The usual, basic path of law making in Canada is:
House of Commons --> Senate --> Royal Assent
Pierre Poilievre gained popularity for coining the term "Axe the Tax". This is an example of a political ____
I am the party who came second in the election, criticizes the PM and his party, and acts as a "watchdog" on government actions. What am I?
Official Opposition