This book describes the organization and operation of our parliamentary system. Following an introduction to the principal features of Canada's government, the book discusses the constitution and the roles of the various elected and appointed officials in the House of Commons and the Senate. The electoral process is described as well as the procedure on how a bill becomes law. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, black-and-white photographs of the governors general, the prime ministers and the speakers of the House of Commons.--Ministry of Education website.

Social Studies grade 8 (2009). Social Studies 10. Social Studies 30. 7th edition - revised. With introductory remarks by Robert Marleau, former Clerk of the House of Commons and co-editor of the House of Commons Procedure and Practice--Cover.