The Legislative Branch

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Judicial Branch

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

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

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

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

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

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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