For the Jiahua English Corner Aug 23rd, 2011

2. Politics

3. Political Parties

4. Political Parties Party 2000 2004 2006 2008 2011 12 13 172 38 0 99 19 135 54 0 124 29 103 51 0 143 36 77 49 0 166 103 34 4 1

5. Political Parties

6. Politics Jack Layton July 18, 1950 – Aug 22, 2011 My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we’ll change the world. _Jack Layton’s final words in his last letter to Canadians

7. Parliament Hill

8. Parliament Hill

9. Politics Queen of Canada Since 1952 The Senate – 105 seats Appointed by the Governor General on Advice by the Prime Minister Governor General Since 2010 Chosen by the Queen Prime Minister Since 2006 Leader of the Party with the most seats in the House of Commons The House of Commons – 308 seats Seats given to those who win their electoral district as voted by the people

10. Politics

11. The Three Branches

12. Checks & Balances

13. Political Parties

14. Campaigning

16. They will also choose running mates whom will become Vice-President during this time.

19. The Constitution