Government Batnch Flashcards
Branches of government
Executive
Judiciary
Legislative
Executive members
Queen
Governor General
Prime minister
Cabinet
Queen duties
Head of state
Tremendous power in paper
Figure head
Governor General
Represents the queen
Promotes Canada on a global stage
Prime minister
Head of government elected by party members Elects Cabin are Senators Governor General Ambassadors Judges Senator civil sect are
Cabinet
Ministries include Foreign affairs National defence Justice Immigration Intergovernmental affairs
Legislative parts
Senate
Speaker of the senate
House of Commons
Speaker of the house
Senate
Contains 105 senators
Appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the prime minister
Speaker of the senate
Makes sure that the senate follows he rules
House of Commons
Contains 308 members of parliament elected by the people
Had ultimate law making authority in all areas of federal responsibility
Speaker of the house
Makes sure all members of parliament are following the rules
Judiciary branch
Judges
Judges
Enforce law
Interpret he meaning if laws constitution
Rights and freedoms
Supreme Court of Canada is highest level in Canada