grade 8 social studies federal government positions
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Grade 8Social Studies
Federal Government
Positions
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The Queen
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The Queen
• Queen Elizabeth II• Although Canada is a constitutional
monarchy we still hold the Queen (Elizabeth II) as our Head of State
Tradition keeps the Queen as the ceremonial leader of our country, even though she has no real law-making power.
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Governor GeneralDavid Johnston
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Governor GeneralThe G-G is appointed by the Queen at the suggestion
or recommendation of the Prime MinisterThey are the Monarch’s Royal Representative in
CanadaTheir role is mostly ceremonial:
Presents government awards such as the Order of Canada (exceptional achievement or service)
Travels the country visiting communities;
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Prime MinisterStephan Harper
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Prime MinisterThey have the most law-making and
political power in the country.They are the Head of Government.They achieve power by being the leader of
the political party that wins the most seats in an election.
They have the most important role in the Federal government and is responsible for many tasks, appointments and decisions.
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The Cabinet
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The CabinetMembers of the House of Commons who have been appointed to the Cabinet.
Responsible for the day-to-day running of the House of Commons
Many different departments that take care of different parts of Canada
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The House of CommonsMain legislative body of federal government.
308 people elected to the house of Commons from all across Canada.
They are to represent the people (constituents) from their riding and to make sure bills are passed that are going to help their constituents.
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Member of ParliamentPeter McKay
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Member Of Parliament (MP)
Peter McKay represents the people of the Central Nova (Pictou-Antigonish-Guysborough)
Minister of Justice and Attorney General– his position in the Cabinet
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The Senate
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The SenateThey are appointed by the Prime
Minister Appointed until age 75Can make slight changes or
suggestions regarding laws, or they can reject it altogether
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Roles in House of CommonsSpeaker of the House – Keeps order
and runs the daily operations Leader of the Official Opposition-leader
of the second largest party in the House of Commons (NDP – Tom Mulcair)
Party Whips- Responsible to make sure MPs show up for their job
Pages-students who work at the House of Commons
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Structure of Federal Government
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You fill in the Federal Government