Government of Canada (Visual Vocab)

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Monarch shares power with other government branches; limited by constitution.

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Constitutional Monarchy

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Country's top official managing government activities.

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chief executive

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Citizens elect party members to the legislature; majority party leader is chief executive.

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Parliamentary Democracy

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A leader representing the country at ceremonies with little real power.

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head of state

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A body empowered to make, change, or repeal laws.

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legislature

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A legislative body with two chambers.

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bicameral

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NOT a synonym for COMPULSORY?

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optional

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Sovereign country with Queen Elizabeth II as monarch.

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Commonwealth Realm

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Represents the British monarch in a Commonwealth country.

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governor general

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Leader of a province/territory in Canada?

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premier