Citizens and government in Canada

Hudak, Heather C., 1975- (Added Author).

Summary: Discusses the structure of Canadian government, it's role in the lives of Canadians, and the role citizens play in governing Canada.

Record details

ISBN: 9781553884682
ISBN: 155388468X
ISBN: 9781553884699
ISBN: 1553884698
Physical Description: print
32 p. : col. ill., ports. (chiefly col.) ; 26 cm.
Publisher: Calgary : Weigl, c2009.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction: Citizens and government -- The British North American Act -- Case study: the Meech Lake Accord -- Citizen profile: Elijah Harper -- Active citizenship: citizens and the Constitution -- Case study: The Charlottetown Accord -- Canadian government: a federal system -- The federal government -- Provincial governments -- Municipal governments -- The courts -- What is your viewpoint? -- Activity: take the citizenship challenge -- Testing what you have learned -- Further research -- Glossary -- Index.