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What is the difference between the role of the Sovereign and that of the Prime Minister?

AThe Sovereign is Head of State, the Prime Minister oversees provincial policies.
✓The Sovereign is the guardian of Constitutional freedoms, the Prime Minister selects the Cabinet ministers and is responsible for operations and policy of government.
CThe Sovereign links Canada to 52 other nations and the Prime Minister is the guardian of Constitutional freedoms.
DThe Sovereign is the symbol of Canadian sovereignty and the Prime Minister is her aide.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

The Sovereign is the guardian of constitutional freedoms, while the Prime Minister selects Cabinet ministers and is responsible for government operations and policy. These distinct roles maintain checks and balances.

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This question is from the How Canadians Govern Themselves section of the Canadian citizenship test. The test consists of 20 multiple-choice questions drawn from the official Discover Canada study guide. You need to score at least 75% (15 out of 20 correct) to pass.

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