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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.
Is Australia's Governor General in the job for life?
The Governor General stays in the position until they resign/retire, or until the Prime Minister nominates a new Governor general. They cannot be "elected" out of their position.
Who was the First Canadian appointed to position governor general?
The first Canadian-born Governor General was Vincent Massey.
What happens after the Governor General loses her position?
she dies
Who is the Governor General of NSW?
The Governor-General has this position throughout Australia. Currently (2009), Australia's Governor-General is Quentin Bryce. However, the current Governor of New South Wales (not Governor-General) is Professor Marie Bashir AC, CVO.
Who is Queen Elizabeths representative in Canada?
The Queen's representative in Canada is the "Governor General". At the momenth this particular position belongs to David Johnston.
Is the governor elected by the people?
No. The people have absolutely no say in who is offered the position of Governor-General. The Governor-general is appointed by the Queen, on the advice and recommendation of the Prime Minister.
Why is governor the most powerful position in the state?
The governor-general's role is mostly ceremonial with little real power.
Who is the Queens' representative in Canada?
The position of Governor-General is the Queen's representative in Canada.
What is the difference between the governor general and the prime minister?
The Governor General is the representative of the Crown and serves as Head of State when the Monarch is not in Canada. The position is largely formal and ceremonial. The Prime Minister is the Head of Government. The position is a political one.
Does the prime minister of Canada have to recommend a governor general candidate to the queen before the decision is made?
Yes, the Prime Minister of Canada recommends a candidate for Governor General to the monarch, who formally appoints the individual. This recommendation is a key part of the constitutional convention, as the Governor General represents the Crown in Canada. While the Queen has the formal power to appoint, she acts on the advice of the Prime Minister.
Who is the governor of the bahamas?
The incumbent Governor General of the Bahamas is Dame Marguerite Pindling. She started on July 8, 2014. Governor General is an appointee position by Queen Elizabeth II.
