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Page 1: GOVERNMENT AND LAW MAKING. Federal and Provincial governments are made up of three distinct branches: 1. The Executive branch 2. The Legislative branch.

GOVERNMENT AND LAW MAKING

Page 2: GOVERNMENT AND LAW MAKING. Federal and Provincial governments are made up of three distinct branches: 1. The Executive branch 2. The Legislative branch.

Federal and Provincial governments are made up of three distinct branches:

1. The Executive branch2. The Legislative branch3. The Judiciary.

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The Executive Branch

The administrative branch of government responsible for carrying out the government plans and policies. 

At the federal level: The Prime Minister Cabinet - elected representatives appointed by the PM  to positions of

responsibility. Ex. Peter McKay representative for Central Nova , and Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada.

At the provincial level, Premier of the Province the elected Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) are appointed to

Cabinet positions for the province. Karen Casey, Minister of Education and representative to her area.

Public or civil servants. 

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The Executive Branch

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The Legislative Branch

Power to change laws and pass new Statutes or laws. 

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The Legislative Branch

Federal Level - Called Parliament - consists of: House of Commons Senate - appointed by Governor General

(Michaëlle Jean) and remain until age 75. 

Provincial Level- called Legislative Assembly. Lieutenant Governors of the provinces are appointed by the Governor General and paid by the Federal Government.  (Mayann E. Francis)

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The Judiciary

Part of the government but independent of the other two. 

Made up of Judges, justices, who adjudicate disputes, interpret the law, and decide on punishment. 

Their appointment is based on merit and not political motivation. Justices of the higher courts (Court of Appeal and

Superior Court) are appointed by federal officials.  Trial court judges for lower courts are provincial

appointments.  

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Enacting a Statue