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Chapter 3.3

Canadian Political Institutions: Parliament, the Crown, and the Constitution

Explore how Canada's Parliament, Cabinet, Governor General, and courts operate within a constitutional framework built on responsible government, federalism, and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.


What You'll Learn

Canada's Parliament includes the Commons, Senate, and Crown.
Responsible government ties executive power to legislative confidence.
Federalism divides powers between federal and provincial governments.
The Charter protects rights subject to reasonable constitutional limits.

What You'll Practice

1

Students identify key constitutional terms and their precise definitions.

2

Learners analyze roles of Parliament, Cabinet, and the Governor General.

3

Questions test knowledge of Charter sections and constitutional principles.

Why This Matters

Understanding Canada's political institutions empowers learners to critically analyze government authority, constitutional rights, and the democratic processes that shape public life at every level of Canadian society.

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Federalism
Constitutional Law
Parliamentary System
Charter Rights
Responsible Government
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