Question 484

Representation of authority differs between provinces and territories. While a Lieutenant Governor represents the Sovereign in the provinces, which official represents the federal government in the three northern territories?

  1. AA Territorial Lieutenant
  2. BThe Commissioner
  3. CThe Prime Minister
  4. DThe Governor General
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Correct answer: B) The Commissioner

Explanation

In each of the ten provinces, the Sovereign is represented by the Lieutenant Governor. In the three northern territories, the Commissioner represents the federal government and plays a ceremonial role, reflecting the different constitutional status of territories compared to provinces.

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