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?
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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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