Political Science 2230E Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Bicameralism
11 Oct 2017
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New canadians, members of parliament and the legislatures, military and police o cers swear allegiance to the queen. All federal laws are made in the queen"s name. Queen appoints the governor general on the advice of the pm. Governor general"s most important role is to make sure canada has an pm (ex. if no party had a clear majority after an election or the pm died in o ce the governor general would choose a new pm) Acts on the advice of the pm and the cabinet. Studies, amends and rejects or approves bills, except those to spend public money of impose taxes. Represent the interests of canada"s regions, provinces, territories and minority groups. When the senate speaks, the house of commons listens. A bill must pass the senate before it can become a law. Governor general appoints senators on recommendation of the pm. Pm"s usually pick members of their own party to be senators.
