3 Branches
The ____ is part of the legislative branch and the executive branch.
Governor general
What makes a bill officially a law?
Royal Assent
How many ridings are in Canada?
338
How do Members of Parliament come to power?
They are elected by us (the citizens)
What is lobbying?
A way to influence lawmaking by convincing lawmakers to vote how you want them to
This branch applies and interprets laws.
Judicial branch
What is the general order of the law-making process in the legislatve branch?
1. House of Commons
2. Senate
3. Royal Assent
What is the popular vote?
The total number of VOTES a party receives in an election
How do Senators come to power?
Appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister
Who do lobby groups have to register with?
The Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying
Which branch of government contains the official opposition?
The legislative branch
What happens in the Committee Stage?
Study of the bill by experts and citizens
What is a minority government?
When a party wins the most seats in the House of Commons, but less than 50% of the seats
How do Cabinet ministers come to power?
They must first be elected as an MP, then selected by the Prime Minister and officially appointed by the Governor General
What are some types of bias?
- selecting or omitting certain information
- word choice and tone
- headline
- photos, captions, came angles
The Senate represents ___.
Canada's regions and minorities
What happens in the Report Stage?
Debate and vote on amendments (changes) to the bill
What is proportional representation?
An electoral system that gives parties a percentage of seats in the HOC based on the percentage of people who voted for that party
How does the Prime Minister come to power?
First chosen as the party leader, then elected as an MP, and finally their party must win the most seats in HOC
Who do lobby groups represent?
Whoever hired them
Why are the 3 branches of government separate?
So they can act as a check on each other, and no branch has too much power
Why is debate important during the bill-passing process?
To hear different opinions and ensure any concerns are addressed
How does first-past-the-post work?
A candidate needs the most votes to win, and then they are the sole winner
How do Supreme Court judges come to power?
They are nominated by the Prime Minister, then reviewed by Members of Parliament
Why does the government use the media?
To convey messages to the public