POLB50Y3 Lecture Notes - Financial Statement
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Functions and powers of the house of commons. This principle was considerably transformed in 1982 however, with the introduction of the. The courts have now been given power to review both federal and provincial legislation in terms of the charter and to invalidate such legislation to the extent of any contradiction. The principal function of the house of commons(and senate) is to pass laws. The house of commons also does the following: through motions of confidence and nonconfidence, it decides who will form the government. It provides that government on behalf of the people with the authority, funds, and other resources necessary for governing the country: by acting as a constant critic and watchdog, it makes the government behave. It provides an alternative government by enabling the opposition to present its case to the public and become a credible choice for replacing the party in power.
