1. Canadian Government
The major players

2. What do all of these have in common?

3. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

4. Constitutional Monarchy
Queen Elizibeth II is one of Canada’s HEAD OF STATE
This is more of a symbolic role
she does not rule Canada, but is a symbol of our government and political identity
New Canadian, Members of Parliament, military officers and police officers all swear allegiance to the queen

6. The Governor General Her Excellency the Right Honorable Julie Payette

7. The Governor General Represents the Queen as a HEAD OF STATE
Swearing in the PRIME MINISTER
Delivering speeches from the throne
Gives ROYAL ASSENT to acts of Parliament
Signs official documents
Regularly meets with the Prime Minister

9. Canada’s 23rd Prime Minister The Right Honorable Justin Trudeau

10. Prime Minister HEAD OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
Leader of the POLITICAL PARTY that gains support in the HOUSE OF COMMONS
Does not get specifically elected
Usually elected a MEMBER OF PARLIMENT representing a specific CONSTITUENCY

13. Liberal Cabinet

14. Liberal Cabinet Consists of all the different Ministers
Ministers are APPOINTED by the PRIME MINISTER
Ministers are usually MEMBERS OF PARLIMENT (MPs) from the PRIME MINISTER’S POLITICAL PARTY

15. Political Parties Progressive Conservatives Liberals
New Democratic Party
Green Party
Bloc Quebecois

16. The Senate

17. The Senate Has 105 members Hold their seats until age 75
Members are APPOINTED by the GOVENOR GENERAL on the advice of the PRIME MINISTER
Must reside in the province/ territory for which they were appointed
Purpose of the senate is to
Consider and revise legislation (Laws)
Investigate national issues
Give the regions of Canada an equal voice in Parliament

18. The Senate

19. The House

20. The House of Commons

21. House of Commons Many LAWS being as BILLS Members of Parliament
debate and vote on bills
Discuss national issues
Call on government to explain its actions

22. Members of Parliament (MPs)
ELECTED individuals that represent a single FEDERAL ELECTION DISTRICT (riding)
Have three main duties
Legislating in Parliament
Strong voice on committees and policy formation
Representing their riding
Serving their constituents’ needs

23. Members of Parliament (MPs)
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24. Member of the Legislative Assembly MLAs
Represents their constituency/ electoral division
Have four main roles
Planning, discussing and supporting/opposing new laws
Represents the views of their constituency
Can be involved in the House
Serve a cabinet minister or opposition

25. MLAs
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26. Executive Branch of Government
This is the part of the government that makes descisions
This branch of government is made up of
Monarch (Governor General)
Prime Minister
Cabinet

27. Executive Branch of Government
This is the part of the government that makes decisions
This branch of government is made up of
Monarch (Governor General)
Prime Minister
Cabinet

28. Legislative Branch of Government
This branch of government makes laws
The legislative branch is made up of
Senate
House of commons

29. Judicial Branch of Government
The Judicial Branch of Government is made up of
Independent courts
These courts interpret the laws that are passed by the other two branches

30. QUIZ!

31. In this part of the government
Many LAWS being as BILLS
Members of Parliament
debate and vote on bills
Discuss national issues
Call on government to explain its actions

34. Purpose of this part of the government is to…
Consider and revise legislation (Laws)
Investigate national issues
Give the regions of Canada an equal voice in Parliament

35. What are the 4 main roles of an MLA?

36. What are the 4 main roles of an MLA
Planning, discussing and supporting/opposing new laws
Represents the views of their constituency
Can be involved in the House
Serve a cabinet minister or opposition

37. What are the three branches of government?

38. Executive
Legislative
Judicial