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Cabinet Ministers who are Members of Parliament present and defend government policies in the House of Commons and stand accountable to Parliament for the actions of their departments. The Cabinet itself is not part of the House of Commons. It's a committee of the Privy Council and provides political direction for the executive branch of government.
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What makes up the executive branch of Canada's government?
The Executive Branch of Canada's Government is called the "Cabinet" and its members are "Cabinet Ministers." The Cabinet Ministers are chosen by the Prime Minister. Most Cabinet Ministers are members of the House of Commons and at least one will be a Senator. Occasionally, someone who is not a member of either the Senate or House of Commons will be appointed to Cabinet. In such case, it is expected that she or he will seek election to the House of Commons at the earliest opportunity. Alternatively, the Prime Minister could appoint that person to the Senate.
What does the Cabinet do in the house of commons?
The cabinet, or The Cabinet of the United Kingdom, is not part of the House of Commons. The cabinet is a decision making council empowered with legislative, judicial, and executive functions. The cabinet is comprised of the Prime Minister and 22 Cabinet Ministers. The Prime Minister selects Cabinet Ministers from elected members of the House of Lords and House of Commons. The Cabinet of the United Kingdom acts as the executive council for the Queen.
Who is the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons for Canada?
Peter Van Loan is the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons for Canada.
Who are the voters in Canada's House of Commons?
The people who vote in Canada's House of Commons are those current Members of Parliament (MPs) who were elected to the House of Commons in the most recent election.
If the US has Congress - what does Canada have?
Canada has the House of commons and the Senate. our senate is not comparable to yours. and our house of commons is not comparable to your congress.
Who is the member of parliament?
There are 308 Members of Parliament in Canada's House of Commons.
What country in North America has a House of Commons?
Canada has a House of Commons where Parliament meets.
What has the author Pat Carney written?
Pat Carney has written: 'Trade Secrets' -- subject(s): Biography, Cabinet officers, Canada, Canada. Parliament House of Commons, Legislators, Politics and government, Women cabinet officers, Women legislators
How is the Canadian legislature related to the Cabinet?
Members of the Cabinet (the active group of political decision-makers of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada) are responsible to the elected House of Commons. This means that the Cabinet needs the support of the Commons to govern. If the House of Commons votes down the throne speech, a question of money, or another key plank of the Government's agenda, it is the expectation that the prime minister (as head of the Cabinet) either (a) advises the Governor General to dissolve Parliament to hold a new general election, (b) resigns so that a new Government can be formed, or (c) proves right away that the Government has the support of the House of Commons.
What is the lower house of legislature of Canada?
The House of Commons.
How many members of legislative assembly in Canada?
The Parliament of Canada consists of the Queen (represented by the Governor General), an Upper House (the appointed Senate), and a Lower House (the elected House of Commons). The Senate has 105 senators, and the House of Commons has 308 members.
When was Select Committee of the House of Commons on the Civil Government of Canada created?
Select Committee of the House of Commons on the Civil Government of Canada was created in 1828.
