POLSCI 2F03 Lecture Notes - Primus Inter Pares, Responsible Government
11 Nov 2013
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Judicial (resolve conflict and issues of the law) Executive& legislative pm depends on the house to make government work. Unlike the us (separation of powers, the president doesn"t sit in congress) Canada fusion of power executive and legislative are fused. Only one elected body (a parliament of representatives) Executive sits in the parliament and is comprised of a prime minister or premier and. Members chosen by pm, from his/her political party. Perform executive duties in addition to legislative duties i. e health care, foreign policy, etc. Can only serve as long as they maintain the confidence" of parliament (explain principle of confidence) Can also hold parliament in check by calling an election. Most legislation originates here: some legislation can originate from private members. A huge group bills into one, so that all are passed. Used to be thought of as primus inter pares or first among equals".
