Chapter 7.7
Governance Models: How Canada's Federal and Constitutional Systems Work
Explore the structures, principles, and mechanisms that define Canadian governance, from federalism and the Charter to Indigenous self-government and parliamentary accountability.
What You'll Learn
Canada's federal system divides powers between Parliament and provinces constitutionally.
Responsible government ties Cabinet accountability directly to the elected legislature.
The Charter constrains government action while the notwithstanding clause preserves sovereignty.
Indigenous governance models emphasize consensus, self-government, and nation-to-nation relationships.
What You'll Practice
1
Students analyze Canada's federal division of powers and constitutional governance principles.
2
Questions test knowledge of the Charter, notwithstanding clause, and judicial review.
3
Learners examine Indigenous governance models and intergovernmental relations in Canada.
Why This Matters
Understanding governance models equips students to critically analyze how political authority is structured, rights are protected, and democratic accountability is maintained in Canada and beyond.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Federalism
Judicial Review
Charter Rights
Indigenous Governance
Rule of Law
NS Curriculum Aligned
