3. Executive Branch Governor General Prime Minister & Cabinet Main function is to implement laws

4. PM – leader of the party that won the election

5. Cabinet Ministers

6. Selected by the PM and assigned a specific “portfolio” – i.e. Minister of Finance

7. Legislative Branch Governor General Members of Parliament Main function is to make laws Senate

8. Governor General

10. Members of Parliament (MPs)

12. Official Opposition – party that won the 2 nd most seats in the election

13. Shadow Cabinet Responsible for holding government in power accountable

14. Party Whip Their role is to ensure party discipline and solidarity

15. Backbencher A Member of Parliament with no specific portfolio

16. Speaker of the House Role is to control debate in the House of Commons

17. Sergeant-at-Arms Role is to bring in the ceremonial mace and ensure the security of the House of Commons

20. Senate 105 members appointed by the Prime Minister A house of “sober second thought’ that accepts or rejects bills passed by the House of Commons

27. Judicial Branch The various levels of courts that apply the laws of Canada

28. Supreme Court of Canada