Prime minister chooses Governor General as Queen of England's representative in Canada and the head of state
The Prime Minister is the leader of the members in the executive branch
The Prime Minister chooses members of the cabinet
Canadians vote for the party member of their ridings
Fnial court of appeal that decides legal issues of public importance to further Canadian law through strong democratic policies
338 elected members who represent the people from their district
The Prime Minister appoints the members in the senate
Canada's legislative branch is parliament
Creation of Canada Day & British North American Act
Canada was once a British colony
Before Canada was its own country the British monarchy was our form of government
Deals with the laws that govern Canada, including political parties
Branch of the government that makes laws, decides tax amounts, and dictates federal spending
Canada has 4 main political parties: Conservative, Liberal, NDP, and Green party who form the government
Where did the Canadian government come from?
Winning the most seats leads to the party head becoming Prime Minister
Ministers who are the heads of specific governmental portfolios
Appoints the 9 justices based on recommendation from the Prime Minister
The Governor General exists because of Canada's historic ties to the British monarchy
Members are part of the political parties
The citizens of Canada elect the Prime Minster
Recommends justices to Supreme Court
