People Flashcards
1
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Governor General
A
Representative of the Queen. Can call election if Prime Minister refuses to call one.
2
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Member of Parliament
A
Members of the House of Commons
3
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Prime Minister
A
Leader of the Cabinet, head of the Canadian government
4
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Deputy Minister
A
Employed by the government to help run a specific department
5
Q
Backbencher
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Members of the governing party who are not in Cabinet
6
Q
Party Whip
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Disciplines members if they speak out against their own party
7
Q
Public Servants
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Employees of the federal government who represent the link between Canadian citizens and government
8
Q
Leader of the Opposition
A
Leader of the party with the second most seats
9
Q
Chief Electoral Officer
A
Independent officer of a Parliament responsible for managing federal elections and referendums in Canada
