The Canadian system of government
The theory of the responsible government has an executive or cabinet that depends on the support of an elected assembly. It first appeared in Canada in the 1830s. The theory of the responsible government has it that it needs the confidence of the parliament to create laws and taxation. A responsible government should embody the principle of parliamentary accountability. Governments are accountable to the parliament but not the president or monarchy. Ministers are accountable to the parliament about their decisions and for the performance of their ministries. Ministers must have the privilege of the floor to answer and make an announcement in parliament, which is only granted to the members of the House. In the theory of responsible government, the ministers are officially appointed by the head of state and can be dismissed at the pleasure of the sovereignty.
The head of state should effectuate their power through responsible ministers. The practice of responsible government in Canada is quite different from the theories of responsible government. In Canada, a governor is appointed to ensure respect for her majesty’s confidential instructions. The Governor manipulates the assembly to enforce directives by law. The executive dictates the terms of its operation and order to usurp the power of government in all Canadian internal affairs. There is a struggle of power between the House of Assembly and Executive governments which is well stipulated in the theory of responsible government. In Canada, the government is accountable to the people rather than to the assembly.
The Canadian system of government has a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy. The Canadian parliament consists of the Queen, Senate, and the House of commons. House of Commons is constituted by the members of parliament, Prime Minister and the cabinet. The members of parliament must belong to a political party and represent their people. The Senate reviews the proposed bills before they are passed into laws. Voting is voluntary in Canada through a secret ballot.