POLI 201 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Divvy, Lower House, Abeyance
16 Mar 2017
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Westminster model in canada: crown: head of state is queen elizabeth 2, she appoints a viceroy to represent her in canada when she is absent- the governor general, the. Gg exercise her majesty constitutional authority in her stead, all land belong is owned by crown, all oaths of allegiance and citizenship are sworn to her. 2 sober second thought, a bill must pass both house and senate to be law: legislative process: government usually introduce a bill, its title is announced and it is printed for members, this is first reading. There is a full debate by member on the bill, committees of parliament study the bill, amendments can be proposed, there is a vote on the bill, this is second reading. Then report are written, more amendments are made, then final amended bill comes before the house for a final vote, this is third reading. Once passed, it is sent to the senate for the same procedure.
