How Canadians Govern ThemselvesThis publication takes a look at the system of government and how it operates. It discusses the origins of parliamentary government, the Constitution, the powers of the national and provincial governments, the courts, the Queen, the Senate, the House of Commons, political parties, the Prime Minister, the cabinet, and the Speakers. It also provides a glimpse of a working day in the Commons. |
Contents
Introduction | |
Powers of the national and provincial governments 27 | |
The rule of law and the courts 41 | |
Copyright | |
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References to this book
Citizenship and Democracy: A Case for Proportional Representation Nick Loenen No preview available - 1997 |