Canada has a presidential democracy.

Although Canadians adopted their own constitution in 1982, they still have ties with the British government.

Citizens do not directly vote for the prime minister in Canada.

The Parliament makes new laws for Canada.

In a democracy, a ruler has absolute power and the citizens do not possess the right to choose their own leaders.

The British monarch is the most influential person in Canada’s government.

Canadian citizens have many personal freedoms guaranteed to them in their constitution.

The governor general comes to the role by hereditary line.

In a presidential democracy, citizens vote for members of the legislature and the members select the country’s leader.

The governor general selects a prime minister from the majority party in Parliament.

Canadian citizens vote for representatives to the Senate.

In Canada, voting starts at age 18 and is not required by law.

The head of Canada’s government (person with the most political power) is the governor-general.