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How Canadians govern themselves / by Eugene A. Forsey.: X9-11/2002E

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This book contains useful information on Canada’s parliamentary system. It discusses the Constitution, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the separation of national and provincial powers, the judicial system, and the institutions of Canada’s federal government. It includes a chapter on main differences between Canada as a constitutional monarchy and the United States as a republic. Lists Canada’s prime ministers and governors general since Confederation.

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Department/Agency
  • Canada. Library of Parliament.
TitleHow Canadians govern themselves / by Eugene A. Forsey.
Publication typeMonograph
Language[English]
Other language editions[French]
FormatPhysical text
Other formatsDigital text-[English]
Note(s)
  • Contents: Parliamentary government: Its origins; How it operates.--A federal state: Our Constitution.--Powers of the national and provincial governments.--Canadian and American government.--The rule of law and the courts.--The institutions of our federal government: The Queen; The Senate; The House of Commons; Political parties; The Prime Minister; The Cabinet; The Speakers.--What goes on in Parliament: Opening of a session; A working day in the Commons; End of a session.--Provinces and municipalities.--Living government.--Governors General of Canada since Confederation.--Canadian prime ministers since 1867.--Photo credits.
Publishing information
  • Ottawa - Ontario : Library of Parliament 2003.
BindingSoftcover
Descriptionv, 54p. : illus., organization chart, tables ; 28 cm.
ISBN0-662-32990-2
Catalogue number
  • X9-11/2002E
Edition
  • 5th edition
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