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ItemImageDescriptionModern Application1. BNA Act?i A. Many of the finer details of Confederation were finely tuned here I. Queen Elizabeth II legally remains the head of Canada though in more of a figurehead role 2. Reason(s) for Unionii B. Politicians representing constituents are based upon the placement and concentration of votersII. The existence of this body has increasingly come under criticism because its members are not elected, but gain their positions, based upon appointment 3. Charlottetown Conferenceiii C. Law making branch of governmentIII. In disputes with provincial governments, Native groups have often been disappointed by the federal government's failure to make use of its "power of disallowance."4. Quebec Conferenceiv D. Demonstrated Canada's traditional colonial linkages IV. Based upon an original idea, here Parliament at 380 Sussex Drive consists of a House of Commons and Senate 5. Constitutional Monarchyv E. Removed authority of the British Parliament over its DominionsV. Strong central government and a constitutional monarchy continue to be a distinguishing characteristic, compared to Canada's southern neighbour.6. Governor Generalvi F. First International conference Canada attended as an independent nation VI. Since 1931, Canada has been a fully sovereign state; however, Canada has chosen to remain a member of the Commonwealth, a voluntary association 7. House of Commonsvii G. Fear or territorial expansion from the southVII. National rails, highways, shipping and air routes that stretch coast to coast have resulted in economic prosperity?8. Senateviii H. Equal representation based upon regional distributionVIII. Its highest court is the Supreme Court of Canada consisting of nine Supreme Court judges9. Judiciaryix I. Wields the queen's powersIX. Current number of electoral districts is 308 and the party with support from the majority of MPs forms the government of Canada 10. Provinces vs. Federal Governmentx L. Sought to make useful additions to a government that gave too much decision- making to its various regionsX. July 1st, Canada Day, is now celebrated by the original 4 provinces in addition to 6 more and 3 territories 11. Differences between Canadian and American Political Systemsxi K. A new parliament was formed based upon the approval of an old parliament XI. Carries out "Her Majesty's" duties on a daily basis and is Canada's de facto Head of State, a political role that is Canada's oldest, dating back nearly 400 years12. Treaty of Versaillesxii L. Began as a plan for a regional political unionXII. Canada's independent stance not to participate in the invasion of Iraq in 2003 was made, against intense international pressure from Great Britain and the United States 13. Statute of Westminsterxiii M. Division of powers between different levels of government XIII. Many of the concerns arising from this meeting continue to be unique to Canada today, including Quebec's requests that it be guaranteed separate cultural statusItemImageDescriptionModern Application1. BNA Act?2. Reason(s) for Union3. Charlottetown Conference4. Quebec Conference5. Constitutional Monarchy6. Governor General7. House of CommonsB. Politicians representing constituents are based upon the placement and concentration of votersIX. Current number of electoral districts is 308 and the party with support from the majority of MPs forms the government of Canada8. Senate9. Judiciary10. Provinces vs. Federal Government11. Differences between Canadian and American Political Systems12. Treaty of Versailles13. Statute of Westminster ................
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