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THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA By Gabi Carney and Hannah Donovan

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Page 1: By Gabi Carney and Hannah Donovan.  Established July 1, 1867  The constitution act, 1867, is known as the British North American Act (BNAA)  Executive

THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADABy Gabi Carney and Hannah Donovan

Page 2: By Gabi Carney and Hannah Donovan.  Established July 1, 1867  The constitution act, 1867, is known as the British North American Act (BNAA)  Executive

UNIQUE CHARACTERISTIC OF GOVERNMENT

Established July 1, 1867 The constitution act, 1867, is known as

the British North American Act (BNAA) Executive Government and Authority

over Canada belongs to the Queen. Constitution Amendment, 1993 (New

Brunswick), established the equality of the English-speaking and French-speaking communities in New Brunswick.

Page 3: By Gabi Carney and Hannah Donovan.  Established July 1, 1867  The constitution act, 1867, is known as the British North American Act (BNAA)  Executive

CONSTITUTIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

The constitutional History started in 1763 with the Treaty of Paris to state the rights of the people after Britain’s victory over France and Spain.

The principle of the rule of law was defined as no one is above the law and that laws must exist, as they uphold society's values.

A Bill of Rights which shall reflect the respect of Parliament for its constitutional authority and which shall ensure the protection of these rights and freedoms in Canada.

Page 4: By Gabi Carney and Hannah Donovan.  Established July 1, 1867  The constitution act, 1867, is known as the British North American Act (BNAA)  Executive

COURT SYSTEM

Page 5: By Gabi Carney and Hannah Donovan.  Established July 1, 1867  The constitution act, 1867, is known as the British North American Act (BNAA)  Executive

CONSTITUTIONAL HIGHLIGHTS CONT.. Anyone wishing to be a Canadian

citizen must recite a statement and sign the Oath of Citizenship.

Parliamentary / Monarchy The Crown is the foundation of the

judicial, legislative, and executive branches of government.

Page 6: By Gabi Carney and Hannah Donovan.  Established July 1, 1867  The constitution act, 1867, is known as the British North American Act (BNAA)  Executive

STRUCTURE OF THE GOVERNMENT

Executive all government departments, the armed forces,

Crown corporations and other bodies It is composed of the Queen (represented by the

Governor General), the Cabinet (a body of high-ranking members of government that includes the prime minister) and the administration.

Judicial Administers justice by interpreting and applying

the law. It includes judges and the courts and operates independently from the other branches of government.

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STRUCTURE OF THE GOVERNMENT CONT.. Legislative

the elected law-making branch of government, is made up of the Queen (represented by the Governor General), the House of Commons and the Senate. Parliament is considered to be the highest political institution in Canada's political system.

Provides a forum for debate of the day's leading political issues, and has the power and responsibility to create laws.

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CANADIAN ISSUES

The climate crisis

Economic instability

Increasing militarism

A growing gap between rich and poor