POLSCI 1G06 Lecture 3: Political Science L3 Jan 13 Parliament
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This semester will be spent largely on presenting research papers, starting mid-february. Thursday 12:25-1:25 office hours (same as last semester) kth 705. Lecture 3 parliament (jan 13) (continuation of note two) The prime minister is in charge of the cabinet making process; leader of the government party meaning it is difficult to get the pm replaced if need be. >leader of party elected by general membership (party as a whole) Pm has a direct relationship with governor general. >pm can watch the polls, can go to governor general/dissolve parliament. >political vision and too much power to the pm and what they can do. >only maintain power with the house of commons" support. Technically speaking, parliament refers to the crown, the house of commons, and the senate. Every piece of legislation begins with the same proclamation her majesty . No bill can become a law without all three institutions signing off on it.