1. The Legislative Branch

2. Legislative Branch
The government branch that has the power to make and change laws
AKA Parliament

3. Legislative Branch
Federal Level
Governor General
Senate (Senators)
House of Commons (MPs)
Provincial Level
Lieutenant-Governor
Legislative Assembly
(MPPs)

4. Legislative Branch – Federal Level
Senate
May propose or amend bills passed by the House of Commons
Senators must be Canadian citizen over the age of 30
Must own $4000 worth of property and may serve until 75 years old

5. House of Commons
Most powerful part of legislative
Were elected officials (MPs) meet to discuss and vote on public issues
1. The Speaker- the referee who controls the debate
Elected by secret ballot by the MPs

6. 2. The Government- party that holds the greatest number of seats in the House of Commons (eg. Trudeau Liberals)
Leader of the government (PM) is the leader of the majority party (eg. Justin Trudeau)
Introduce bills into the House of Commons for debate and vote

7. 3. The Opposition
Second largest party (eg. Conservatives)
Leader of the party is the leader of the opposition (Ambrose)
Role of opposition is to ensure that all views and concerns are heard
Duty to criticize government policies and put forward other alternatives

9. The Judicial Branch

10. The Judicial Branch
Branch of government wit power to interpret the law, decide who has broken the law, and what penalties should apply

11. Civil Division (between individuals/groups)
1. Civil Court –deals with the protection of private rights, such as disputes between individuals
2. Small Claims Court- private disputes below $3000
3. Family Court- custody and divorce

12. Criminal Division (offences against public/society)
1. Superior Court- major criminal cases
2. Criminal Court- ordinary criminal cases

13. Appeals Division 1. Court of Appeal – general appeal court
2. Provincial Supreme Court- handles some appeals from lower courts
3. Supreme Court of Canada – handles some appeals from lower courts including provincial supreme court

14. The Five Parts of Canada’s Justice System
Citizens
Governments
Police
Courts
Prisons

15. The Five Parts of Canada’s Justice System
Citizens
Elect the government
Possess rights protected by law
Are responsible for obeying the law
Governments
Make the laws
Set down punishment for crimes
Ensure order in society
Guarantee the rights of individuals
Police
Enforce the laws
Try to prevent crimes from happening
Catch those who break the law
Courts
Interpret the laws
Decide whether alleged offenders are guilty or innocent
Decide what punishment convicted offenders will face
Prisons
Carry out the punishments decided by the courts
Try to rehabilitate criminals so they will not commit again
Protect the public from criminals

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