There are three parts to the federal government, which is a constitutional monarchy. It consists of an executive branch, a legislative branch (known as Parliament), and a judicial branch. The executive branch makes the decisions and implements the laws, and consists of the Monarch, the Prime Minister, and the Cabinet. The legislative branch makes the laws, and consists of the Monarch, the Senate, and The House of Commons. Finally, the judicial branch handles interpreting the laws. For this activity, students will create a chart that describes and illustrates the roles and responsibilities of each branch of government.
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Objective: Create a chart that depicts the 3 branches of the federal government.
Student Instructions:
Help students see the relevance of government by relating each branch's roles to news stories, school rules, or community decisions. This makes abstract concepts concrete and sparks thoughtful classroom discussions.
Pick an example like a recent school policy change, environmental issue, or news headline. Connecting lessons to real life increases student interest and understanding.
Ask students to decide if the executive, legislative, or judicial branch would act in the chosen situation. Encourage group discussion to deepen critical thinking.
Let students describe how that branch would respond—make a law, enforce a rule, or interpret a decision. Use drawings or role-play for added engagement.
Facilitate a conversation about how two or more branches could be involved in resolving the issue. This shows checks and balances and the collaborative nature of government.
The three branches of the Canadian federal government are the executive branch (Monarch, Prime Minister, Cabinet), the legislative branch (Monarch, Senate, House of Commons), and the judicial branch (courts). Each branch has its own roles and responsibilities.
The executive branch makes decisions and implements laws, the legislative branch creates laws, and the judicial branch interprets the laws. Each branch serves a unique function in Canada's government system.
A simple activity is to have students create a chart with headings for each branch—executive, legislative, and judicial—then describe and illustrate each one's roles and responsibilities. This visual approach helps students understand government structure.
The executive branch includes the Monarch, the Prime Minister, and the Cabinet. They are responsible for making decisions and carrying out the laws in Canada.
Parliament is part of the legislative branch and consists of the Monarch, Senate, and House of Commons. Its main role is to make laws for Canada.