Day 8: passing legislation and steps to a federal election

Quiz on Tuesday.  Any material in Chapter 9, up to pg. 302.

Do questions #2,3,5 pg 307.
#2 - How does the gov pay for its programs?
#3 - Explain the role of civil service.
#5 - Explain the term Order-in-council.  Why is it seen as being undemocratic?

Pg 308/309 Questions #1-4.
Passing legislation (know the steps).  Party loyalty and party discipline.  Free Votes and Private Members' Bills.

Private Members bill assignment on Monday (write up and oral presentation)

Private Members Bill

Steps to an election:  Reading pages 313 - 315.

Assignments due tomorrow.
Group pull-out session to discuss your assignment.  Know the material you wrote about...be ready to state your opinions.

Go Canada!