Branches of the Government
The Canadian Government is separated into three branches to maintain a balance of power through a system of checks and balances.
The Judicial
The Executive
The Legislative
The Executive Branch
- This is the branch of government that creates and passes laws. - The executive branch includes the Monarch (represented by the Governor General), the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.
The Legislative Branch
- This branch of the Government enforces all the laws. - It is comprised of the Monarch, Senate and the House of Commons. - Senate and House of Commons members propose, review and pass bills, which then become laws.
The Judicial Branch
- This is the branch of the government that makes decisions for Canada. - The judicial branch is made up of a system of courts. The supreme court of Canada can be divided into the Federal Court and Provincial Courts. - It is independent from the Executive and Legislative branches.
Congratulations!
You now know more about the structure of your government, and remember that your vote determines who fills these branches!
Branches of the Canadian Government
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Branches of the Government
The Canadian Government is separated into three branches to maintain a balance of power through a system of checks and balances.
The Judicial
The Executive
The Legislative
The Executive Branch
- This is the branch of government that creates and passes laws. - The executive branch includes the Monarch (represented by the Governor General), the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.
The Legislative Branch
- This branch of the Government enforces all the laws. - It is comprised of the Monarch, Senate and the House of Commons. - Senate and House of Commons members propose, review and pass bills, which then become laws.
The Judicial Branch
- This is the branch of the government that makes decisions for Canada. - The judicial branch is made up of a system of courts. The supreme court of Canada can be divided into the Federal Court and Provincial Courts. - It is independent from the Executive and Legislative branches.
Congratulations!
You now know more about the structure of your government, and remember that your vote determines who fills these branches!