Canadian History
Legislative Branch of Government
Legislative branch:
The most important role in the lawmaking process is reserved to the House of Commons:
The Canadian House of Commons:
Leader of the political
party with majority in the
House of Commons.
(Elected).
Representative of
British monarch (Queen)
Governor General
A “ceremonial” position of ________________
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___ (Throne speech). A representative of the
people) Adrienne Clarkson
Group of ministers appointed
by the P.M.
Become “Ministers
responsible for..”
Majority party in the
House of Commons –party
with the most seats
Members of Parliament
(M.P’s). elected to the house
by voters.
All M.P.’s other than majority
government
Members of the party with
the 2nd most number of seats
in the House of Commons.
An appointed body (by P.M’s) for “Life” to the age of 75. A second chamber of
respected Canadians who review laws made in the House of Commons.
Total: 105 members
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