Government Basics
This branch enforces laws and runs the government day-to-day.
Executive Branch
A proposed law is called?
A bill
The law governing how Canadians aged 12–17 are treated in the justice system.
Youth Criminal Justice Act
A citizen selected to serve on a jury.
Juror
What is Canada's highest court?
Supreme Court of Canada
The three stages where bills are introduced, debated, and voted on.
1st, 2nd and 3rd readings
The process of helping a youth offender learn from mistakes and improve behaviour.
Rehabilitation
The party with the second-most seats in the House of Commons.
Official Opposition
An area represented by one elected MP.
Riding or constituency
The chamber that reviews bills and provides "sober second thought."
Senate
The process of helping a youth return successfully to society.
Reintegration
What is a lobby group?
This group tries to influence government policy and legislation.
The elected chamber where MPs debate and vote on laws.
House of Commons
What is an amendment?
A change to a purposed bill
The idea that youth should accept meaningful consequences for their actions.
Accountability
Who is the Governor General?
The Queen's representative in Canada who grants Royal Assent.
he system that prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
Checks and Balances
The final approval needed before a bill becomes law.
Royal Assent
Efforts to stop crime before it happens by addressing root causes.
Prevention
Citizens can influence government decisions in these two ways besides voting.
Contacting MPs and supporting advocacy/lobby groups