Canada’s GovernmentCanada’s Government

NOTESNOTES

The Beginning of Canada’s The Beginning of Canada’s GovernmentGovernment

The Indians were the first people to The Indians were the first people to settle in Canada. settle in Canada.

Later, the French took over their Later, the French took over their government. government.

Then in 1763 the British won control Then in 1763 the British won control of Canada from the French.of Canada from the French.

Canada became free of Great Britain Canada became free of Great Britain in 1931.in 1931.

Democracy or Monarchy?Democracy or Monarchy?

Canada’s government is actually a Canada’s government is actually a constitutional monarchy, but also a constitutional monarchy, but also a democracy.democracy.

The leader of Canada is called a The leader of Canada is called a prime minister.prime minister.

Canada’s queen is also Great Canada’s queen is also Great Britain’s queen from when Great Britain’s queen from when Great Britain took control of Canada in Britain took control of Canada in 1763.1763.

LawsLaws

Canada’s lawmakers work in a group Canada’s lawmakers work in a group called Parliament.called Parliament.

Laws are made by Parliament. Laws are made by Parliament. The people of Canada vote to choose The people of Canada vote to choose

their lawmakers.their lawmakers. They vote every five years or less but They vote every five years or less but

an election can be called at any time.an election can be called at any time.

DefinitionsDefinitions

Monarchy- A type of government Monarchy- A type of government with one main leader, or ruler, such with one main leader, or ruler, such as a king or queen.as a king or queen.

Democracy- A government where the Democracy- A government where the citizens vote for their leader by citizens vote for their leader by holding elections.holding elections.

Prime Minister- The chief minister of Prime Minister- The chief minister of a ruler or state. a ruler or state.

That’s all for now!That’s all for now!