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| − | The '''Governor-General''' is the person who represents the [[Crown]] in many [[Commonwealth]] countries including [[Canada]], [[Australia]], [[New | + | The '''Governor-General''' is the person who represents the [[Crown]] in many [[Commonwealth]] countries including [[Canada]], [[Australia]], [[New Zealand]], [[Jamaica]] and [[Barbados]]. While the position is mostly a ceremonial one, the Governor-General does have certain political powers including the right to dissolve [[Parliament]]. |
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Latest revision as of 13:35, July 13, 2016
The Governor-General is the person who represents the Crown in many Commonwealth countries including Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica and Barbados. While the position is mostly a ceremonial one, the Governor-General does have certain political powers including the right to dissolve Parliament.