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Absolutely!
The Senate of Canada can not only delay bills, but it can also make any amendments it so chooses, or it can defeat a bill entirely. The House of Commons has no way to pass a bill without the agreement of the Senate. (The only exception is for some types of constitutional amendments, where the Senate has only a suspensive veto of 180 days.)
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What is one responsibility of a senator from Canada?
The Canadian Senate's primary responsibility is the review and approval of bills passed by the House of Commons. Traditionally, the Senate has been termed the place of "sober second thought". Senators are not elected, and so in theory are able to consider legislation without worrying about reelection. In practice, though, the Senate usually accedes to the will of Parliament.
What did the Canadian constitution of 1982 do?
The Constitution Act, 1982 created the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and set the formula for making future constitutional amendments. The parallel legislation passed by the Parliament of the United Kingdom made the Constitution Act, 1867 entirely a Canadian piece of legislation, ensuring that Canada would now be able to make any constitutional amendments it wished without the participation of the United Kingdom.
How old do you have to be to be able to work?
It depends on local legislation.
What is the source of new bills proposed in the Legislative branch?
Legislation dealing with revenue and spending is initiated in the House of Representatives, while foreign policy measures (treaties and declarations of war) originate in the Senate. In some cases, the Senate has been able to introduce fiscal legislation through a few arcane (and confusing) processes; while the House leadership can object to this practice (known as blue-slipping). The House skirting the rules in this way is very rare until recently, however.
What officials make up legislative body?
The legislative body is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives. These two make up congress. The officials in these groups are senators and representatives who have powers that include being able to declare war and pass legislation.
How did the 1964 election affect president johnsons?
Because he won by a big margin, he was able to pass legislation.
What are some special powers of the Senate?
The Senate has the power to approve treaties. It is able to approve presidential appointments such ambassadors. The Senate also has the power of filibuster and cloture.
Why would the vice president be able to cast a vote in the senate?
As the President of the Senate, he votes to break any tie vote.
The House typically is able to act quicker on legislation because?
The House has cloture.
Who has the right to apply for Canadian passport?
Only Canadian Citizens are able to apply or get aCanadian passport. But imagrants who have been in Canada for at least three years areable to apply for a Canadian Citizenship. They muct pass a citizenshiptest and take an oath before being officialy a Canadian. After this theywill be able to apply for a Canadian passport. This will make coming and going out or in the country much easier.
How do you write a letter to new employer for why delay job joining date?
To write a letter to a new employer for a delay of a job date on must include why they need the delay and when they feel they would be able to start. any guidelines they company may request must be followed.
Why would members of the House of Representatives be able to spend more time doing legislative work than members of the Senate?
the house of representatives would be able to spend more time doing legislative work than the senate because there are more members in the house of representatives than in the senate
