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Construction of the Canadian Government Political System Canada is an independent federation governed under a parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy. It is a member of Commonwealth. The Houses of Parliament The Houses of Parliament Located in Canadas capital city, Ottawa, there are 3 main sections to the Canadian Parliament: the Queen as the Head of state; the Senate (appointed on the Prime Ministers recommendations) and the elected House of Commons. The Senate The Senate is made up of 105 Senators who are appointed by the Governor General on the recommendation of the Prime Minister. House of Commons The real power is held by the House of Commons. Here, the members of Parliament (MPs) are elected by the general public during a Federal election - normally every 5 years. The opening of the Twenty-Third Parliament of Canada on October 14, 1957, was an occasion of unprecedented significance for Canadians. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by His Royal Highness the Prince Philip, read the Speech from the Throne and thus became the first Sovereign to inaugurate in person a session of Parliament as Head of State of Canada. Now, Canada is a Federal state with the Queen still the head of state. Her powers are extremely limited however, as the Parliament passes the laws which the Queen gives the Royal Assent as the final step. Governor General of Canada The Governor General is appointed by The Queen (on the advice of the Canadian Prime Minister) and carries out all the Royal obligations when the Queen is not in Canada.The length of office is normally five years for the Governor General. Canadian Governor Generals Residence (Canadas White House). The ceremonial guards remind you of the close ties between Canada and Great Britain. Governor General of Canada Micha?lle Jean(2005-present) Head of Government Canadas Head of Government is the Prime Minister who is an elected representative of the people of Canada and head of hi