⚖️ Chapter 5: How Canadians Govern Themselves
Who appoints the Governor General?
Correct answer: The Sovereign, on the Prime Minister's advice
A Members of Parliament in a free vote
B The provincial premiers together
✓ The Sovereign, on the Prime Minister's advice
D The Prime Minister, on the Senate's advice
💡 Explanation
The Sovereign makes the appointment after taking advice from the Prime Minister.
Key facts to remember
- The Governor General represents the Sovereign in Canada
- Appointed by the Sovereign on the Prime Minister's advice, usually 5 years
- Each of the ten provinces has a Lieutenant Governor
- Lieutenant Governors are appointed by the Governor General, usually 5 years
Why this is the answer
From the official Discover Canada study guide — 5.4.4 The Governor General and the Lieutenant Governors:
In Canada the Sovereign is represented by the Governor General. The appointment is made by the Sovereign, acting on the Prime Minister's advice, and it normally runs for about five years. The same idea is repeated in each of the ten provinces. There the Sovereign's representative is the Lieutenant Governor. A Lieutenant Governor is appointed by the Governor General, again on the Prime Minister's advice, and again usually for a term of about five years.
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