Chapter 9 Objectives for Student Learning

The Machinery of Government

After reading this chapter, students should be able to:

  • Set out the essentials of the formal organization of the Canadian government.
  • Explain why the Prime Minister is the pre-eminent member of the government.
  • Identify and describe the roles played by central agencies.
  • List and explain the functions performed by the legislature.
  • Discuss the importance of the independence of judges.
  • Discuss whether the courts are a democratic or undemocratic body and discuss whether or not the ability to seek recourse in the courts is undemocratic.
  • Explain the process by which a bill becomes a law.
  • Compose one or two paragraphs that use as many key concepts (listed below) as possible.
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