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United States and Canadian Political Leaders

United States and Canadian Political Leaders. Ms. Sikes 7 th Grade Social Studies. “ Peace, order, and good government ” –Canadian Constitution Democratic Government Prime Minister is the head of the country’s government. Canada. Parliament is ran by the House of Commons and the Senate.

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United States and Canadian Political Leaders

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  1. United States and Canadian Political Leaders Ms. Sikes 7th Grade Social Studies

  2. “Peace, order, and good government” –Canadian Constitution • Democratic Government • Prime Minister is the head of the country’s government. Canada

  3. Parliament is ran by the House of Commons and the Senate. • Canadians elect the House of Commons. • The Prime Minister is elected by the senators. Canada

  4. Canada’s ten regions are governed by the premier. • Canada also has a central government, which is similar the the US Federal Government. Canada

  5. Canada’s Prime Minister at the present time is Stephen Harper Canada Prime Minister Stephen Harper stands during Question Period on the first day back in the House of Commons following the Christmas break. January 30, 2012. (Photo by Jason Ransom)

  6. Limited, democratic government that was made based on the U.S. Constitution. • The Constitution was made to tell the powers and functions of the branches of the federal government. • The United States also has state and local governments. United States

  7. The United States is ran by the President. • Congress is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate. United States

  8. The United States President is currently Barack Obama. • In November, the citizens of the United States will either re-elect Barack Obama or elect Mitt Romney in the 2012 Election. United States

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