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Civics Study Notes – Unit 2 Who’s Who In the Government THE JOBS Queen: - Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor - She is head of state because Canada is a constitutional monarchy – In theory she is suppose to be powerful, but she is not - BNA act in 1867 set the rules for Canada being a self-governed dominion within the British Empire - The real power lies in the hands of elected government officials (Prime Minister) - The connection of the Queen to Canada is becoming less obvious - 1960’s Canada got its own flag - The Queen personifies the state, symbolizes the rule of law, humanizes authority, which in reality means nothing. However, the monarch has played some important roles like in wwii The Governor General - Adrienne Clarkson - Represents Queen - Promote Canadian unity - Celebrate national identity - Commander in-chief of the armed forces - Signs important documents - Welcome visiting heads of state and other foreign dignitaries and presents awards and honours - Conduct state visits to other countries - Queen appoints Governor General with help of Prime Minister - Office in 5 years.
Approximate Word count = 704
Approximate Pages = 2.8
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