LGLS 1000U Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Numbered Treaties, Aboriginal Title, Constitutionalism
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Federalism reflects the division of sovereignty between to levels of government: federal and provincial. Interactions between governments develop in a variety of ways: Judicial branch - adjudicates disputes and oversees legislative and executive action. Executive and legislative branches of government merged. Party that wins the most seats in election forms government, and remains in power only as long as it enjoys the confidence of the legislature. Composed of first minister (prime minister or premier) cabinet, and the. Parliament at the federal level, legislative assemblies at the provincial level. Parliament composed of senate and house of commons. Legislative proposal, introduction to house and first reading. Committee report with recommendations on third reading. Senate consideration, returned to house if amendments are recommended. Federal court - supreme court of canada. Court grants leave to appeal if case involves a question of public importance or if it raises an important issue of law. Composed of 9 justices appointed on the basis of geographic representation.
