The power to make decisions and administer them

The Executive Branch

The Governor GeneralThe Prime MinisterThe CabinetThe Public Service

The Make-Up

The Governor GeneralChosen by the Queen

with influence from the PM

Gives formal assent to a bill before it becomes a law

Represents the Queen

Advisorceremonies

The Prime Minister—Leader of Federal Government Head of Government

Asks GG to name new judges and senators

Decides best time to ask GG to call an election

Chooses Cabinet members Has final say

Party Leader Acts as spokesperson for his/her

party Gives out patronage

appointments Rewards loyal supporters with

Senate positions, diplomatic corps, or government-operated businesses

Leads other party members in Parliament

National Leader Addresses Canadians

on issues of concern Explains goals of ruling

party Represents Canada on

trips to other nations Speaks on behalf of

Canadians at international meetings

Works with provincial premiers to coordinate and share responsibilities

The CabinetMade up of elected

party members chose by PM

Each member given a certain department Responsible for

department’s efficiency and effective operation

Supposed to reflect cultural, linguistic, and social diversity of the nation

Speak on behalf of their department in Parliament and in public

PrivateCan express views

franklyPublic

Must display full support of their leader (cabinet solidarity)

The Public ServiceGroup of permanent

employees who perform ongoing business of governmentThese are the

people in direct contact with us

“face” of the government

Wide range of servicesStatistics, details for

new laws, deliver mail, answer questions