Canadian citizenship
How Canadians govern themselves
Canada is a constitutional monarchy, a parliamentary democracy, and a federation. Power is shared between the federal government and the provinces. Parliament has three parts: the Sovereign (represented by the Governor General), the Senate, and the elected House of Commons.
Practice prompts on this topic
- What form of government does Canada have?
- Who leads the Government of Canada?
- What are the three parts of Parliament?
- Who represents the Sovereign at the federal level in Canada?
- What is Canada's system of dividing power between national and provincial governments called?
Other Canada topics
Rights and responsibilities
Canadian citizens enjoy rights such as freedom of expression, the right to a fair trial, and the right to vote, balanced…
Who we are
Canada is a large, diverse country shaped by Indigenous peoples, French and British settlers, and immigrants from around…
Canada's history
Long before European contact, Indigenous nations lived across the land. French and British colonization, the Confederati…
Federal elections
Citizens 18 and older can vote for a Member of Parliament in their local riding. The political party that wins the most …
The justice system
Canadian law is based on the rule of law: everyone is equal before it, including the government. Courts are independent,…
Canadian symbols
Well-known symbols include the maple leaf and national flag, the beaver, the Crown, and official ceremonies. These symbo…
Canada's regions and economy
Canada spans several regions, from the Atlantic provinces to the West Coast and the northern territories. Its economy bl…
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