Question

How do thw positions of Governor General and Prime Minister in the Canadian government differ?

Answer 1

The Governor General of Canada represents the head of State, Her Majesty the Queen of Canada. The Governor General performs most of the Queen's functions, exercising the powers of the Crown on the advice of the prime minister, and sometimes other ministers. The Governor General summons, prorogues and dissolves the legislature, appoints the prime minister and ministers, and appoints key federal judicial and public service positions on the advice of the prime minister and the Government of the day.

The prime minister, on the other hand, is the head of Government and advises the Governor General (and sometimes the Queen) on how to exercise executive power and the royal prerogatives. The prime minister is appointed by the Governor General as the person able to command a majority of voices of the House of Commons.

The Governor General exercises formal executive authority, but on the constitutional "advice" of the prime minister.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

You're welcome! Are you in K12?

Answer 5

Are you?

Answer 6

I believe it's Connections Academy. I remember that Quick Check from last year.

The Governor General is the head of state, performing more ceremonial duties, while the Prime Minister leads the government.