Government & Statute Law
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| unitary system | a one-level system of government
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| federal system | a two-level system of government
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| residual power | federal responsibility to make laws in legislative areas not assigned to the provinces
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| intra vires | within the power of government to pass laws
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| ultra vires | beyond the power of government to pass laws
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| Statute of Westminster | legislation passed in Britain that extended Canada's law-making powers (1931)
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| civil liberties | basic individual rights protected by law, such as freedom of speech
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| patriate | to bring legislative power under the authority of the country to which it applies
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| amending formula | procedure for changing the Constitution
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| executive branch | the administrative branch of government responsible for carrying out the governments plans and policies (PM and Office)
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| legislative branch | the branch of government that has the power to make, change and repeal laws
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| judiciary | the branch of government responsible for presiding over Canada's court system
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| bill | proposed legislation
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| private members bill | legislation proposed by an MP who is not in the cabinet
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| government or public bill | legislation proposed by a cabinet minister
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| lobby group | people who try to influence legislators in favour of their cause
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| principle of equalization | Section 36 of the Constitution Act, 1982, which provides for equal access to essential services for all Canadians
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