POLI 2F12- Midterm Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam ( 27 pages long!)
4 Oct 2017
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Canada"s constitution: canadian values and the rules of political life. Sets the fundamental rules by which the country is governed consists of written and unwritten rules of political life represents the values upon which the country is founded. British north american act, 1867 (renamed constitution act, 1867) First time we can amend out constitution without asking british permission. Payments to poorer provinces, by federal government, to provide proper social services. Other british and canadian statues, including establishing new provinces. Important laws such as the canada elections act or the clarity act. Prime minister must have confidence of house of commons to continue to govern. By convention makes decision based on advise of prime minister. Courts have played an important rule in clarifying division of powers between government, and in clarifying rights and freedoms of citizens. Peace, order and good government (s. 91 preamble) Division of legislative powers between federal and provincial legislatures (s.
