Canadian Government System

what does the legislative branch do?

create the law

what does the Executive branch do?

Carries out the law

the three branches of government

Executive, Legislative, Judicial

the three levels of government

Federal, Provincial, Municipal

head of the executive branch, Leader of the elected party, Has the power to administer and carry out laws, Oversees day to day operations of the government

Prime minister (stephen harper)

what does the judicial branch do?

interpret the law and judge those who break it

parts of the legislative branch include:

senate, house of commons

parts of the judicial branch include:

supreme court of Canada, provincial and territorial courts

Queen's representative, appointed by the queen, Welcomes foreign dignitaries and visits other countries representing Canada, One of the main duties ensure that Canada always has a Prime Minister, Signs important documents (out of formality and tradition), Not much real power either

the governor general (david johnston)

also known as the parliament

the legislative branch

the queen's representative in each province

the lieutenant governor

parts of the executive branch include:

the prime minister, the cabinet, and various government departments

The official head of state, Recognized but no real power, Oversees all three branches (but doesn't really do anything)

the queen (queen elizabeth II)

why is it important for the branches to be separate?

to prevent any one party or person from having to much control. Each branch is regulated by the other two, preventing any imbalance of power