⚖️ Chapter 5: How Canadians Govern Themselves
5.4.4 The Governor General and the Lieutenant Governors
1 paragraphs · 5 questions
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.
Key Facts
- 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
Test yourself on this topic
5 practice questions from “The Governor General and the Lieutenant Governors”, each with the answer explained.
- Who represents the Sovereign in Canada?
- Who appoints the Governor General?
- How long does a Governor General usually serve?
- Who represents the Sovereign in each of the ten provinces?
- Who appoints a province's Lieutenant Governor?
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