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Civics on Steroids

Size, Regionalism, Borders

Monarch Head of state Constitutional Monarchy – Definition – History – Comparison to Absolute Monarchy Largely Ceremonial Queen Elizabeth II

Governor General Monarch’s representative Duties: – Public appearances – Sign bills – Receive foreign ambassadors – Open/close parliament – Deliver “Speech from the Throne” David Johnston Does Canada need a King/Queen or should we have our own head of state? Salary of GG = (2013) $

Legislative Branch House of Commons Lower House (Green) Most important component to our democracy 338 seats (representing 338 ridings) Title: Member of Parliament (MP) Senate Upper House Chamber of sober-second-thought Unelected members “Represent” the interest of different Canadian regions Triple E Reform (elected, equal, effective) Parliament Bicameral System

Opposition Leaders

Executive Branch Prime Minister – Stephen Harper – Leader of the majority party – Head of Government – Selects Cabinet – Appoints Senators Cabinet Carries out day-to-day business of gov’t Individuals assigned specific duties (Portfolios) Sworn to secrecy (in camera) – cabinet solidarity

Political Process

Electoral Districts Voting System First Past the Post 308 ridings (constituencies)

Election Results 2012 Election Seats

Provincial Differences Legislative Assembly (Queen’s Park) Governor General = Lieutenant General PM – Premier Senate - nope