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Why is Canada considered to be a constitutional monarchy?

Why is Canada considered to be a constitutional monarchy?. Hena, Soyeh. What is Constitutional Monarchy?. A government system which has a king or queen with an elected parliament. Characteristics. The Queen cannot make or pass legislation It must remain politically neutral.

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Why is Canada considered to be a constitutional monarchy?

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  1. Why is Canada considered to be aconstitutional monarchy? Hena, Soyeh

  2. What is Constitutional Monarchy? • A government system which has a king or queen with an elected parliament

  3. Characteristics • The Queen cannot make or pass legislation • It must remain politically neutral. • On almost all matters The Queen acts on the advice of ministers. • It’s opposed to an absolute monarchy (Where a monarch holds absolute power)

  4. Strengths • it separates out ceremonial from actual government functions • official duties of the Head of State are separate from party politics. • it provides stability and continuity

  5. Bibliography • http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/Page6.asp • http://www.canadian-politics.com/constitution/constitutional-monarchy.shtml

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