Governor General (Michaelle Parliament Jean)
Election
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How often is election held in Canada?
Constitutionally, elections must be held every five years, but by tradition, they are usually held at approximately four-year intervals, and can be called at any time especially when no single party has a majority in the House of Commons.
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Key Characteristics
Queen Elizabeth II
a sovereign or head of state the nominal or theoretical holder of executive power holds numerous reserved powers daily duties: performing the role of a ceremonial figurehead
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Facts of Canadian Society
The second largest country in the world in terms of landmass; Ranks 35th in terms of population; more than two-fifths are Roman Catholics; nearly two-fifths are Protestants; Population not evenly distributed
Prime Minister (PM)
a head of government a head of the executive appointed by the head of state supported by the majority Parliament
of
elected
Members
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Government
The Westminster system is a democratic parliamentary system of government modeled after the politics of the United Kingdom. This term comes from the Palace of Westminster, the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
-- a democratic socialist party -- founded in 1961 -- the left-wing position
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Election Can you briefly describe Canada’s electoral system ?
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Frequently asked questions about Parliament
What is a parliament？
--- the legislative branch of Government
What does a parliament consist of ? ---the House of Commons (308 members)
What are the main characteristics of Canada's electoral democracy?
-- Participation, fairness and transparency -- Secrecy and privacy -- Adaptability
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Languages and Cultures
What are the two dominant languages in Canada? Why is Canada referred to as a multicultural society? -- influenced by British, French, and Aboriginal cultures and
Major facts about Government of Canada
a federation like the U.S. a constitutional monarchy like Britain federal system of parliament strong democratic traditions Operate under the Westminster system
a multi-party system
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Governor General
the federal viceregal (总督的) representative of the Canadian monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. appointment: Queen Elizabeth II, on the advice of her Canadian prime minister only, appoints the governor general to carry out most of her constitutional and ceremonial duties performs the various ceremonial duties with symbolic power Term length: 5 years Residence: Rideau Hall (丽都厅), Ottawa
Provincial Courts
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Political parties in Canada
The Liberal Party
--founded in 1867 -- the largest political party -- a liberal social policy -- a moderate economic policy
the executive branch
---- the Governor General ---- the Prime Minister ---- the Cabinet
The executive authority is actually implemented by the Prime Minister and the Cabinet, together with junior ministers.
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A Guide The judiciary
The Supreme Court The Federal Court of Appeal The Federal Court
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Structure of the government of Canada
Government of Canada
Sovereign
(Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II )
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Canada
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CONTENT
• Population • Multicultural society • Immigration into Canada
---the Senate (105 members)
What are the functions of the parliament?
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