POL337Y1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Public Good, Bicameralism, Canadian Federalism
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The written element of the canadian constitution are all within the constitution act of 82" There are many parts that are not written that remain an integral part of the canadian constitution. De facto - in practice 200 years of constitutional practice, many things have become a de - facto elements of our constitution convention to dissolve parliament and call an election. Ex: if the government loses the vote of confidence, there is the. The make up of our supreme court. 2 represent the west - 1 from bc, 1 from the prairies. There is no clear definition as to what is the responsible government. However, it has come to the convention to be held accountable to the people. Have contributed significantly they are part of canada and constitutional makeup. Royal proclamation of 1763 - talks about the makeup of aboriginals and how to treat them it is an official act and the only one from pre - confederation documents.