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While, theoretically, the general public expects the Members of Parliament to be in control of

the country`s political executive, which controls the administration of government or the bure-

aucracy, the political reality mirrors another picture. The political executive seems to be firmly

in control of the Members of Parliament to the extent of powerlessness regarding parliamentary

decisions and representations of public interest when brought forward by the opposition.

Consequently, when talking about the issue on the division of powers in our political system,

the bureaucracy plays a subliminal role and does not significantly influence the political happening.

People have the right to have their Member of Parliament actually represent their interest. The

Cabinet, under the broad authority of the Prime Minister, holds the real executive power. It is the

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The executive initiates legislation in Canada. The Members of Parliament can not introduce bills

ment belonging to the party in power. The Cabinet carries out its functions through federal

While the trends towards ever greater concentration of power are evident in most democratic

position in the communications network within government they have an overview of what is

Some common words found in the essay are:
Canadian MP`s, Currently MP`s, Canada Parliament, Cabinet MP`s, Political System, WW II, MP`s Cabinet, Question Period, Peter Dobell, CES Franks, political executive, prime minister, division powers, mp`s political, house commons, central agencies, political system, opposition mp`s, lack parliamentary experience, administration government, question period,
Approximate Word count = 1510
Approximate Pages = 6 (250 words per page double spaced)