Question 496

Who is formally responsible for appointing the Governor General of Canada?

  1. AThe Prime Minister
  2. BThe Sovereign (Queen or King)
  3. CThe Supreme Court of Canada
  4. DThe elected Members of Parliament
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Correct answer: B) The Sovereign (Queen or King)

Explanation

The Sovereign is Canada's Head of State. The Governor General is the Sovereign's representative in Canada and is formally appointed by the Sovereign, based on the advice of the Prime Minister.

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