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Canadian Government
Monarch
Currently: Queen Elizabeth II
Monarch *The figurehead in Canada *At the head of the government chart *Does not have any power in Canada
Governor General
Currently: Michelle Jean
Govenor General The King or Queen's representative in Canada honorary position cannot make any decisions in Canada
Prime Minister
Currently: Stephen Harper
Judiciary
Houses of Parliament
includes the house of commons and the senate
House of Commons
Senate
Cabinet
Senators not elected, selected by Prime Minister review all laws passed by HOC has power to stop laws from passing House of Commons makes new laws for Canada has debates on important issues must do things following the Constitution Cabinet gives advice to the Prime Minister made up of MP's from the Prime Minister's party
interprets and enforces laws takes care of Canadian legal matters seperate from elected gov.
