Lesson 2:

Canada's Executive Branch


In this lesson, you will learn about the executive branch of Canada's government and understand:

  • the role of the monarch as head of state in Canada's government
  • how this position is filled by the governor general
  • the prime minister's role in Canada’s government
  • how the cabinet is formed and what it does
  • the role of civil servants in carrying out the work of the government



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Key Terms for this lesson:

  • cabinet
  • cabinet minister
  • civil servant
  • governor general
  • prime minister

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