Executive Branch
What does the executive branch do?
Executes laws - carries out and enforces
What does the Legislative Branch do?
Legal - makes and changes laws
What does the judicial branch do?
Every Breath You Take
The leader of Canada's federal executive branch
The Prime Minister - Mark Carney
Canada’s federal legislative branch is called this.
Parliament
This is the highest court in Canada.
Supreme Court of Canada
This group includes the Prime Minister and senior ministers who run government departments.
Cabinet
The two houses that make up Parliament.
House of Commons and Senate
This important Canadian document is often used by judges when deciding rights cases.
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
The Prime Minister is officially appointed by this representative of the King in Canada.
Governor General
Members of this group are elected by Canadians to represent their ridings.
House of Commons - Members of Parliament
9
This is the name for the official who represents the King in each province.
Lieutenant Governor
Before a bill becomes law, it must receive this formal approval from the Governor General.
Royal Assent
What age do the judges need to retire?
75