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What are the roles and responsibilitie s of the following? British Monarch (Who is the current Head of State?) Governor General (Who is our current Governor General?) Prime Minister (Who is our current Prime Minister?) Cabinet House of Commons : (Members of Parliament) Senate Supreme Court
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**British Monarch (Head of State): King Charles III*** **Role:** The Monarch is the Head of State in Canada, a largely ceremonial role symbolizing the unity and tradition of the nation. They are the source of executive, legislative, and judicial authority, though these powers are exercised by others on their behalf.* **Responsibilities:** The Monarch formally appoints the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister, signs bills into law (Royal Assent), dissolves Parliament before elections, and performs various ceremonial duties.**Governor General (Current: Mary Simon):*** **Role:** The Governor General is the representative of the Monarch in Canada and carries out most of the Monarch's constitutional and ceremonial duties.* **Responsibilities:** Granting Royal Assent to bills passed by Parliament, summoning and dissolving Parliament, appointing the Prime Minister (based on the results of elections), appointing judges, and bestowing honours and awards. They also serve as Commander-in-Chief of the Canadian Armed Forces.**Prime Minister (Current: Justin Trudeau):*** **Role:** The Prime Minister is the Head of Government in Canada. They are the leader of the political party that holds the majority of seats in the House of Commons.* **Responsibilities:** Leading the Cabinet, setting the government's agenda, introducing legislation, representing Canada on the world stage, and answering to Parliament for the government's actions.**Cabinet:*** **Role:** The Cabinet is a group of ministers chosen by the Prime Minister to lead various government departments (e.g., finance, health, defense).* **Responsibilities:** Developing and implementing government policy, advising the Prime Minister, and overseeing the administration of their respective departments. They are collectively responsible for the government's decisions.**House of Commons (Members of Parliament):*** **Role:** The House of Commons is the elected chamber of Parliament. Members of Parliament (MPs) represent their constituents (the people who live in their electoral districts).* **Responsibilities:** Debating and passing legislation, approving the government's budget, holding the government accountable through question periods and committees, and representing the interests of their constituents.**Senate:*** **Role:** The Senate is the appointed chamber of Parliament. Senators are appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister and serve until age 75.* **Responsibilities:** Reviewing and revising legislation passed by the House of Commons, providing "sober second thought," and representing regional interests. While the Senate can amend or reject legislation, it typically defers to the elected House of Commons.**Supreme Court:*** **Role:** The Supreme Court is the highest court in Canada. It is the final court of appeal for all legal matters in the country.* **Responsibilities:** Hearing appeals from lower courts, interpreting the Constitution, and establishing legal precedents that guide lower courts and government actions. It ensures the consistent application of the law across Canada.