CanadaGovernment 26 · How Canadians govern themselves
Who is the head of government in Canada?
- aThe Prime MinisterCorrect answer
- bThe Governor General
- cThe Sovereign
- dThe Speaker of the Senate
Why?
The Prime Minister leads the federal government and the Cabinet. This is a different role from head of state, which belongs to the Sovereign.
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What is the main role of the Governor General?Correct answer:To represent the Sovereign in Canada
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How is the Governor General chosen, and for about how long does a Governor General usually serve?Correct answer:Appointed by the Sovereign on the Prime Minister's advice, usually for five years
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Who represents the Sovereign in each of the ten provinces?Correct answer:The Lieutenant Governor
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In each of Canada's three territories, who represents the federal government?Correct answer:A Commissioner
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