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Constitutional Monarchy in Canada

The system of government in which the Sovereign, represented by the Queen or King, serves as the head of state and embodies the country, with the monarch's role and responsibilities in relation to Canadian citizens and the Constitution

intermediate
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Canada operates under a constitutional monarchy, where the monarch serves as the ceremonial head of state, while real political power lies with elected officials. The Governor General represents the monarch in Canada, performing essential duties such as giving royal assent to legislation and opening...

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Key Terms

Monarch
A king or queen who serves as the head of state.

Example: Queen Elizabeth II was the monarch of Canada.

Parliament
The legislative body of Canada, consisting of the House of Commons and the Senate.

Example: Parliament passes laws that govern the country.

Governor General
The representative of the monarch in Canada, appointed to perform ceremonial duties.

Example: The Governor General opens Parliament each year.

Constitution
A set of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed.

Example: The Canadian Constitution outlines the rights of citizens.

Royal Assent
The formal approval by the monarch or their representative to make a bill into law.

Example: The bill received royal assent and became law.

Ceremonial Duties
Official functions performed by the monarch or Governor General that are symbolic in nature.

Example: The opening of Parliament is a ceremonial duty.

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The division of powers between the national and provincial governments in Canada.
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The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
A key part of the Constitution that protects individual rights and freedoms.
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Key Concepts

MonarchParliamentGovernor GeneralConstitution