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Parliamentary democracy

Who are the key players in the power structure of government?. Parliamentary democracy. The Queen. Formal head of state Role is now mainly ceremonial therefore she does not have real power

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Parliamentary democracy

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  1. Who are the key players in the power structure of government?

    Parliamentary democracy

  2. The Queen Formal head of state Role is now mainly ceremonial therefore she does not have real power She is responsible for summoning parliament or provincial legislature to meet, appointing senators and calling elections Queen Elizabeth II of England
  3. The Governor-General Michaelle Jean The Queen’s representative in Canada at the federal level Performs the Queens responsibilities in Canada She is responsible for summoning parliament or provincial legislatures to meet,appointing Senators, calling elections. Gives “Royal Assent” to bills that have been passed – has the power to veto any bill
  4. EXECUTIVE BRANCH:Prime Minister Most powerful person in Parliament Leader of the party with the most seats in the House of Commons Appointed by the Governor General Recommends to the Governor General the appointment of Senators, judges to the Supreme court and determines when elections will be held Can also advise the Governor General to remove minsters Stephen Harper
  5. The Cabinet Appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the PM Lifetime membership Each is responsible for an area of Public Policy Minster of Defense, Minister of Justice, Minister of the Environment, Minister of Foreign Affairs, etc. Each province must have 1 cabinet minister
  6. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH:House of Commons Major law making body Also responsible for raising or lowering taxes and debating issues of public policy Contains 308 elected Members of Parliament (MPs) One from each of Canada’s constituencies (or ridings) Largest number of votes per riding Not necessarily the majority
  7. The Senate Must be at least 30, real estate worth $4000, total net assets of $4000, and reside in the province or territory for which they are appointed Usually has 105 members Appointed by the Governor General on the recommendation of the PM Hold office until age 75 Responsible for reviewing laws passed by the House of Commons and representing the regions of Canada Can amend or reject any bill and reject any bill as often as it sees fit Can initiate bills except bills that would spend public money or impose taxes
  8. JUDICIAL BRANCH: SUPREME COURT: 9 judges, 3 of whom must come from the Quebec Bar Appointed by the Governor General on advise of the national cabinet Final decisions on constitutional questions and civil and criminal law FEDERAL: hears and decides legal disputes arising in the federal domain Appointed by the federal government member of a provincial or territorial bar for at least 10 years Can only be removed by Governor General as agreed by both Houses PROVINCIAL: The majority of our courts Judges are appointed by the federal government Can only be removed by Governor General as agreed by both Houses
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