PA5.2

**Explain the purposes and functions of governance structures in Canada, including First Nations systems and those patterned on the Westminster parliamentary system.**
 * K-12 Goal: To investigate the processes and structures of power and authority, and the implications for individuals, communities, and nations. **** (PA) **

**Outcome: PA5.2** **Explain the purposes and functions of governance structures in Canada, including First Nations systems and those patterned on the Westminster parliamentary system.**
 * 1) Represent, in graphic format, the structure of various levels of government in Canada, including municipal, First Nations, provincial, territorial, and federal governments.
 * 2) Investigate the structure of First Nations governments in Canada, using accurate terminology (e.g., elected chief, hereditary chief, band, band council, treaty, self-government, Assembly of First Nations).
 * 3) Develop an understanding of the functions of the following governance bodies and the role of those in leadership positions: House of Commons, Senate, Governor General, Prime Minister, member of the federal parliament, government minister.

> [|Rover Video: Understanding Canadian Government]This program provides examines the federal and provincial governments. The hosts discuss the differences in government structures, the powers that each have, and the roles that each play in Canadian democracy. (Accompanying teacher guide when you access the clip)
 * Web Resources **
 * Discover [|How Canadians Govern Themselves] **
 * ** [|Time Travel - Take A Journey into Canada's Past] **
 * [|Inside View] [|-]Look [|behind the scenes of Canada’s government.]
 * [|Touchpoints - Learn how government connects to our daily lives.>]