Quebec

:This article describes the Canadian province. For other usages, see Quebec (disambiguation).

Politics

Main article: Politics of Quebec

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The Lieutenant Governor represents Queen Elizabeth II as head of state. The head of government is the Premier (called premier ministre in French) who leads the largest party in the unicameral National Assembly or Assemblée Nationale, from which the Council of Ministers is appointed.

Related Topics:
Lieutenant Governor - Queen Elizabeth II - Head of state - Premier - Unicameral - National Assembly

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Until 1968, the Quebec legislature was bicameral, consisting of the Legislative Council and the Legislative Assembly. In that year the Legislative Council was abolished, and the Legislative Assembly was renamed the National Assembly. Quebec was the last province to abolish its Legislative Council.

Related Topics:
Legislature - Bicameral - Legislative Council - Legislative Assembly

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The government of Quebec awards an order of merit called the National Order of Quebec. It is inspired in part by the French Legion of Honour. It is conferred upon men and women born or living in Quebec (but non-Quebecers can be inducted as well) for outstanding achievements.

Related Topics:
National Order of Quebec - French - Legion of Honour

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