POLS 2300 Chapter 6: CH 6
19 Mar 2018
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Canada has 14 legislatures, the most recognized is parliament in ottawa. Each province and territory has a legislature in its capital city. In practice they happen more frequently then that. Fixed date election laws: legislation prescribing that general elections be held on particular fate, or range of dates, typically every four years. By-election: a district level election held between general elections. Bicameral legislature: a legislative body consisting of two chambers (or houses) (hoc and senate) Unicameral: a legislative body consisting of 1 chamber (or house) Hoc: the lower house of the canadian parliament, consisting of elected members from across the country. Passing laws and resolutions to govern the country. Representing canadians when debating the pressing political issues of held onger. Representing canadians when debating the pressing political issues of the day. The senate: also known as the red chamber, the upper house of the canadian parliament consisting of members chosen by the executive.
