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Canadian Government

Canadian Government. Canada has a Parliamentary system of government. Parliamentary System. Executive Power -makes decisions -administers decisions. Legislative Power -make laws *L for Law. Judicial Power -interpret law -administer law *Think Judge.

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Canadian Government

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  1. Canadian Government Canada has a Parliamentary system of government

  2. Parliamentary System Executive Power -makes decisions -administers decisions Legislative Power -make laws *L for Law Judicial Power -interpret law -administer law *Think Judge Canada has a Parliamentary system of government Judicial Branch consists of1. Supreme Court Executive Branch consists of1. Governor General 2. Prime Minister 3. PM’s office 4. Cabinet Legislative Branch consists of1. Senate 2. House of Commons

  3. Canada has a Parliamentary system of government

  4. (taken from the Library of Parliament, 2012)

  5. (taken from the Library of Parliament, 2012)

  6. Legislative Branch Governor General -remember…the royal representative in our country House of Commons (AKA, Lower House) -elected members from ridings -where laws are passedand debated -currently 338 seats -elections every 4 years Senate (AKA, Upper House) -provides final check on legislation passed in House of C -may also introduce, debate and pass bills • Controlled by the Speaker of the House (elected officials) • Speaker mediates • Are elected by the members of parliament (MPs)

  7. House of Commons Speaker Back-benchers Opposition PM, ruling party

  8. Senate • Senate Members must be: • 1. Canadian citizens • 30 years of age • Live in the province/territory that they represent • Own at least $4000 worth of property • Serve until they are 75 years of age • Any problems with this??

  9. Senate Debate • Read the Counterpoints section (pp.231-233) and answer questions 1-4 on page 233 (collected next class)

  10. Some Information • Base salary of $142,400 • Highest-paid senator made $222,500 • They get a raise every April • Certain senators receive a car and/or residence allowance • In 2015, senators sat for 58 days – they do not have to campaign like MPs (Figures taken from Monroe, 2015)

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