chapter 4 : lesson 3 canadas government. a self governing territory associated with another...
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An election in which all citizens can vote as long as they meet the requirements. Free ElectionTRANSCRIPT
Chapter 4 : Lesson 3
Canada’s Government
A self governing territory associated with another country.
(Canada remains connected to Britain as a member of the Commonwealth of Nations)
Commonwealth
An election in which all citizens can vote as long as they meet the requirements.
Free Election
A small part of a group.
Minority
A governing system in which citizens elect members of a legislature called a parliament.
(Queen, Senate, House of Commons)
House of Parliament
Parliamentary Democracy
The leader of a parliamentary government who heads both the executive and legislative branches.
Stephen Harper
Prime Minister
Parliament
In Canada, there are two houses: Senate – advisory body House of Commons – citizens vote for these
people; they have most of the lawmaking authority
Judicial Branch
Canada has a Supreme Court as well as national courts.
The prime minister and his cabinet choose the judges for this court.
A governing system in which the states share authority with a national, or central government.
Federal System
A person who wants to become or remain separate from a government or group.
Some people in Quebec want to become an independent nation.
Separatist
An election in which citizens can vote to reject or accept a suggested law.
Referendum