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How Parliament Works, 6th Edition

How Parliament Works, 6th Edition          
Format Hardcover OR Format Softcover
Catalogue No. 0-88887-297-6   Catalogue No. 0-88887-295-X
Pages 140   Pages 140
Language English; Aussi disponible en français.   Language English; Aussi disponible en français.
Price $39.95   Price $19.95
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Written by John Bejermi.
Published by Borealis Press Ltd., 2005.

Description:
How Parliament Works is an excellent resource on the nature and process of the Government of Canada. This is a straightforward presentation, with a variety of interesting and informative illustrations and charts, of what the Federal Parliament consists of, and how it is organized and does its business.

Topics discussed include:
  • Parliamentary government in a Canadian context
  • The Constitution
  • The Governor General of Canada, the Senate, and the House of Commons
  • The Prime Minister, the Cabinet, and the Privy Council
  • Elections and the formation of government
  • Opposition Parties in the House of Commons, the House Leaders, and Party whips
  • The Speakers of the Senate and the House of Commons, other presiding officers, and senior officials of Parliament
  • Opening of Parliament and Daily Proceedings in the House of Commons
  • How a Bill becomes law
  • The Parliamentary Committee system
  • The Parliamentary buildings and the Library of Parliament
Appendices include the text of the Constitution Proclamation; the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms; a table of titles to be used in Canada; glossary of terms, and key dates for each Parliament since Confederation.

  
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