POLSCI 1G06 Lecture Notes - Charlottetown Accord, Responsible Government, Distinct Society
10 Dec 2013
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Political science 1g06 ii 2013 lecture 3a . Technically speaking, parliament refers to the crown, the house of. Any law must be approved by all three elements. We made the case last class that under present conditions real political power over legislation lies with the cabinet and in particular with the prime minister. Viewed as necessary due to the principle of responsible government. The failure to pass a piece of legislation initiated by the cabinet can result in the defeat of the government. Nevertheless, the house of commons does have an important place in the overall political system and a degree of power in turn. Determines if the governing party has the right to still govern: in the first place, it determines whether the government will continue to lead or whether it will fall. The government must maintain the confidence of the house if government losses confidence. Opposition parties can question and challenge the government.
