Day 8: Branches of government. How a bill becomes a law.

Quiz on Political spectrum.
Watched the debate last night?  Here is a link if you missed it Economy debate September 17, 2015

Answers for handout to Branches of government.  And crossword.

Pg #307.  Answer questions 1-5.
Branches of government answer #1 Click to view
Executive: Governor general.  Prime minister.  Cabinet ministers
Legislative: Governor general.  Senators.  Members of parliament.
Judiciary: Supreme court judges.  Federal Court judges.  Provincial court judges
Majority vs. Minority government.  Majority must have OVER 50% of seats in the HOC.

Pg 308.  Figure 9-20 Passing legislation.
Know what happens in each stage.

Assignment: Private members bill.  Due Tuesday, September 22nd..
Have fun with this assignment.

Political parties platform assignment due Thursday, September 24th.