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Constitutionally, the Governor General is the chief executive officer and commander-in-chief of Canada, and carries out the government of Canada in the Queen's name.
The Governor General's role is to carry out the functions of goverment. Actual decision making and debate is left to politicians, but the Governor General does have to grant assent to all legislation issued by Parliament or the Cabinet, call elections and referendums, appoint officials such as ministers and senators, conduct diplomatic relations with other governments, ect... Generally, the Governor General performs these duties on the advice of the Prime Minister, but the Governor General can exercise discretion in some cases, and always has the right to be informed and give advice to the ministers.
The Governor General represents the Queen in Canada, and most of the Queen's authority has been delegated to the Governor General as her personal representative. The Governor General plays an important role in granting Canadian honours, and participates in civilian and military ceremonies throughout the country and abroad. The Governor General also represents Canada internationally by conducting state visits.
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What role does a state governor play in the federal government?
A state governor represents his/her state, but doesn't have a role in the federal system.
How many governor generals are there in Canada?
Canada has 10 Lieutenant Governors, one for each province. Canada also has 3 Commissioners, one for each territory. The role of a Commissioner is similar to that of a Lieutenant Governor, except that, officially, a Commissioner is a representative of the federal Government and not of the Crown.
What is the role of Governor General within the federal government?
Which governor-general? The governor-general of Canada is in a different position than the governor-general of Australia.
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Is the lieutenant governor in the US Government?
The office of Lieutenant Governor is found in the States of the USA. It's purpose is to assist the State's Governor, and take a Governor's place in case the Governor resigns and or becomes to ill to perform the duties of Governor. In a manner of speaking, the office of Lieutenant Governor closely resembles the role in the Federal Government of the Vice President.
How did the Persians role a vast empire?
They divided it into 20 provinces each with a Persian governor responssible to the king and his council. The left local government in place, reasponsive to the provincial governor.
Who is the head of the executive branch of the state government?
Ah, what a lovely question! In the state government, the head of the executive branch is the Governor. Just like a majestic tree standing tall in a beautiful forest, the Governor leads the state with grace and responsibility, working to make the state a better place for everyone. Remember, every branch of government plays an important role in creating a happy little community.
What does 'governor General' mean?
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What does governor-general mean?
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Who is the government?
The government is not a "who" but a "what" instead. It's the organization of both electected, appointed and hired people who perform all the acts of government.
Why is the office of the lieutenent governor considered by some to be the most powerful office in Texas state government?
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What role does the president of Canada take?
Canada does not have a president. Canada has a Prime Minister (head of government) and a Governor General (head of state).
