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The political structure under the Act of Union of 1840

The Province of Canada under the Act of Union of 1840

The political structure of the Province of Canada under the Act of Union of 1840

United Kingdom
British Government
Sovereign (King or Queen) and Cabinet Ministers
Secretary of State for the Colonies
Province of Canada
Governor General
Executive Council
  • Composed of 8 members appointed by the governor.
  • Its members adopted the provisions required for laws to be implemented.
Legislative Council
  • Composed of 24 members appointed by the governor.
  • Its members approved, amended or rejected bills.
Legislative Assembly
Upper Canada
(42 members)
Lower Canada
(42 members)
Electorate

Legislative Assembly

Upper Canada
(42 members)

Lower Canada
(42 members)

The political structure of the Province of Canada under the Act of Union of 1840

United Kingdom
British Government
Sovereign (King or Queen) and Cabinet Ministers
Secretary of State for the Colonies
Province of Canada
Governor General
Executive Council
  • Composed of 8 members appointed by the governor.
  • Its members adopted the provisions required for laws to be implemented.
Legislative Council
  • Composed of 24 members appointed by the governor.
  • Its members approved, amended or rejected bills.
Legislative Assembly
Upper Canada
(42 members)
Lower Canada
(42 members)
Electorate
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