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Canada has a Governor General because its head of state, Queen Elizabeth II, is shared by 15 other countries. Since the Queen resides in the UK, each other country, including Canada, has an official called the Governor General who, as the Queen's representative, performs with respect to that country the same role that the Queen performs with respect to the United Kingdom.
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Why was the governor-general powerful?
yes
Why is governor the most powerful position in the state?
The governor-general's role is mostly ceremonial with little real power.
Who has the most power in the federal government of Canada is it Stephen Harper?
Yes. The Governor General is more powerful, but he/she is also above the federal government. The most powerful person in the federal government is indeed Mr. Harper. ==================== Technically, no. The person with the most power is the Governor General.
How is the governor general hired?
How is the governor general
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.
Why is the govern general in Australia and new Zealand considered not the most powerful?
In Australia and New Zealand, the Governor-General is considered a ceremonial figure rather than a powerful leader, as the countries are constitutional monarchies where the real political power lies with elected officials. The Governor-General's role largely involves representing the monarch and performing formal duties, while day-to-day governance is managed by the Prime Minister and Parliament. This separation of powers underscores the democratic principles in these nations, limiting the Governor-General's influence in political decisions.
Who is the general governor?
The Governor General is David Lloyd Johnston.
How do you address the governor general of Jamaica?
The Governor General of Jamaica is addressed directly as 'Your Excellency' and indirectly as 'His Excellency the Governor General'
Who is most powerful powerful person Australia government?
A strict reading of the constitution would probably point to the governor-general, however realistically the Prime Minister (who isnt mentioned in the Constitution) would be the most powerful person in Government.
Is Governor-General always hyphenated?
As per the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General of Canada, Canada does not use a hyphen for "Governor General".
What job did the governor general have before becoming governor general?
Eduction is what she did
Who is the Governor General for Barbados?
Elliot Belgrave is the Governor General for Barbados.
