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What is a constitution?
A document that sets out the framework for how a country should be governed and what kind of country it should be.
When were women were allowed to vote?
1918
A government that is chosen by citizens who elect representatives is known as
Democracy
Third-party participants in legal proceeding; also called “friends of the court”
Interveners
A one level system of government such as in Great Britain.
Unitary system
What was Canada’s Constitution established?
1867
Rights that are guaranteed to citizens of the nation
Democratic Rights
A person found guilty and is punished for the offense, they cannot be tried or punished again.
Double jeopardy
Sets policies, presents budgets to the legislature, propose legislation, and implement laws passed by the legislature.
Execuative Branch
The right to move in and out of the country and between provinces
Mobility Rights
The BNA Act states that areas that aren’t specifically assigned to provincial jurisdiction, fall under federal jurisdiction; these are called _____________________.
Residual Powers
If the government is acting beyond its legal authorities.
Ultra vires
A legal moral, or social entitlement that citizens can expect mainly from the government
Right
If the courts decide that the government, either federal or provincial, is acting within its jurisdiction.
Intra vires
The right to conduct one's affairs without government interference
Freedom
When a bill is introduced by a cabinet minister it is called a ________________.
Government or Public Bill
Granted in 1931 which allowed for Canada to pass laws independent of Britain.
Statute of Westminster
Their role is to conduct impartial investigations of specific national problems.
Royal Commisssions
A crime that is punishable by the death penalty
Capital offenses
The act of making someone return for trial to another country/state where they have been accused of doing something illegal.
May be initiated by citizens, lobby groups, or corporations, the bill is always introduced by an MP.
Private Member's Bill
s. 33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which allows federal and provincial governments to pass legislation that is exempt from s. 2 and ss. 7-15 of the Charter.
Notwithstanding Clause
A document issued by a legal or government official authorizing the police to make an arrest, search premises, or carry out some other action relating to administration of justice.
Warrant
An independent third party in legal disputes and to clarify the law.
Judiciary
Guaranteed entitlements that cannot be transferred from one person to another (can’t be taken away).
Inalienable rights