Law 2101 Study Guide - Comprehensive Final Exam Guide - Common Law, Canada, Ontario
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Readings: ls-2 to ls-17 and online module for how to read and brief a case. Parliament (n): the federal institution with the power to make laws, raise taxes, and authorize gov spending. Parliament consists of: the crown, the senate (ppl are appointed by the governor general) (upper chamber, the house of commons (ppl are elected bc they received the highest # of votes in their representative districts) (lower chamber) Parliament is canada"s legislature (n): the body of a country/state that has power to make laws. To become law, a proposed government legislation (aka a bill) is brought to the chambers--usually. The bill is reviewed, debated, examined, amended, and agreed to by both chambers before it is ready to receive final approval from the crown. Canada"s constitution is not found in one single document. Constitution: fundamental laws and principles that outline the nature, functions, and limits of. Canada"s system of government, both federal and provincial.
