Moscow State Regional University Political system of Canada

Moscow State Regional University Political system of Canada Kolenchuk V. O. , 2 year student Faculty of History, Politology and Law Moscow 2012

Canada is a parliamentary democracy located in the northern part of the North American continent, consisting of 10 provinces and 3 territories

History of government Constitution Act, 1867 formed the basics of Canada’s constitution Parliament: - the Crown - the Senate - the House of Commons

Structure of Government

The Queen Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II – “Queen of Canada” Every act of government is carried out in the name of the Crown

The Governor General July 8, 2010 David Johnston became the 28 th Governor General -represents the Queen - is appointed by the Prime Minister - symbolically is the head of the Canadian Government

The Senate is the upper chamber 105 members: - 24 seats from 4 major regions - 9 seats from smaller regions The Senate is located in the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa

The House of Commons Lower chamber of the Parliament 308 members 4 maximum of 5 years Conservative party – 143 Liberal party – 77 Bloc Quebecois – 47 New Democratic party – 36 Independent- 3

Political parties There are only 5 political parties: - The Conservative Party – on the Right of the political spectrum - The New Democratic Party – on the Left - The Liberal Party – between the Centre and Centre-Left - The Bloc Quebecois - The Green Party – holds a single seat

The Judiciary

The Supreme Court of Canada The highest –level court Has jurisdiction over disputes in every area of law Hears appeals from all lower courts (provincial and territorial)

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