Branches of Federal Government

Question 1

Legislative Branch

Answer 1

• Governor General
• Senate
• Prime Minister
• House of Commons- elected MPs
• Role- Create Laws

Question 2

Executive Branch

Answer 2

• Prime Minister
• Cabinet
• Civil Services (RCMP, City Police, OPP)
• Role- Enforce Laws

Question 3

Judicial Branch

Answer 3

• The Court System
  - Supreme Court
  - Court of Queens Bench (federal)
  - Provincial Court
• Duty is to protect the rights of citizens
• Judges are appointed not elected so there is no political affiliation
• Role- Interpret Laws