文档介绍：The Political System of Canada
Construction of the Canadian Government
Political System
Canada is an independent federation governed under a parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy. It is a member monwealth.
The Houses of Parliament
The Houses of Parliament
Located in Canada's capital city, Ottawa, there
are 3 main sections to the Canadian
Parliament: the Queen as the Head of state;
the Senate (appointed on the Prime Minister's
mendations) and the elected House of
Commons.
The Senate
The Senate is made up of 105 Senators who
are appointed by the Governor General on the
mendation of the Prime Minister.
House mons
The real power is held by the House of
Commons. Here, the members of Parliament
(MP's) are elected by the general public during
a Federal election - normally every 5 years.
The opening of the Twenty-Third Parliament of Canada on October 14, 1957, was an occasion of unprecedented significance for Canadians. Her Majesty Queen
Elizabeth II, panied by His Royal Highness the Prince Philip, read the
Speech from the Throne and thus became the first Sovereign to inaugurate in
person a session of Parliament as Head of State of Canada.
Now, Canada is a Federal state with the Queen still the head of state. Her powers are extremely limited however, as the Parliament passes the laws which the Queen gives the "Royal Assent" as the final step.
Governor General of Canada
The Governor General is appointed by The Queen (on the advice of the Canadian Prime Minister) and carries out all the Royal obligations when the Queen is not in length of office is normally five years for the Governor General.
Canadian Governor General's Residence (Canada's "White House"). The ceremonial guards remind you of the close ties between Canada and Great Britain.
Governor General of Canada Michaëlle Jean(2005-present)