Political Science 2230E Lecture Notes - Upper House, Lower House, Speech From The Throne

• School: Western University
• Department: Political Science
• Course: Political Science 2230E
• Professor: Gaile Mc Gregor

Document Summary

The executive & the legislature link between executive & government. The legislature means of ensuring democratic control. 2) fusion of powers (britain & canada) Senate & house of representatives (based on population) Each institution, executive & legislative have different powers. President has veto power, but he can"t propose things. Executive is not part of the legislature. Congress can"t do anything to get rid of the legislature. Executive is leading members of the legislature. Cabinet remains in office only as long as it has the support in government. Parliament: 17: the crown, house of commons, & the senate laws have to go through all 3 to be passed. Members appointed by the governor general (approved by the prime. Get to hold their position for life originally, now only until they are 75. More seats have been added since more provinces have been added. 65 of the 105 seats are conservative.