Period B For Learning House of Commons Glossary Definitions June 11

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"Like the Senate, the House of Commons is part of Parliament. However, it is the most powerful branch of Parliament." 

Look up the following positions and define them: 

1. Members of Parliament (MPs) 

2. Speaker of the House (list who the current one is)

3. Prime Minister (list who the current one is)

4.  Cabinet Ministers 

5. Leader of the Official Opposition (list who the current one is)

6. Shadow Cabinet


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1.A Member of Parliament (MP) is an elected representative responsible for making laws and representing constituents in the legislative body.

2. The Speaker of the House is the presiding officer of a legislative body, responsible for maintaining order, managing debates, and ensuring the rules are followed. The current Speaker of the House of Commons in Canada is Greg Fergus. 

3. The Prime Minister is the head of government in a parliamentary system, responsible for leading the executive branch, setting government policy, and representing the country domestically and internationally. The current Prime Minister of Canada is Justin Trudeau.

4.Cabinet Ministers are senior government officials who head various departments and advise the head of government on policy and administration.

5. The Leader of the Official Opposition is the leader of the political party with the second-highest number of seats in a parliament or legislature. They lead their party's efforts in scrutinizing the government's actions and policies, and often serve as an alternative voice to the ruling party. As of my last update in January 2022, the Leader of the Official Opposition in Canada was Erin O'Toole, leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. However, for the most current information, I suggest checking a reliable news source.

6. The Shadow Cabinet is a group of opposition party members who mirror the roles of government ministers to scrutinize policies and present alternatives.