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Conventional Roles And Powers Of The Governor General

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CONVENTIONAL ROLES AND POWERS OF THE GOVERNOR GENERAL
Whilst the Constitution gives the Governor General many roles and powers, conventions of the Constitution limit the Governor General’s ability to exercise these roles and powers. Conventional roles and powers of the Governor General include:
Section of Constitution Constitutional Power of Governor General Conventional Power of Governor General
Section 5 Proclamation of the parliamentary session within 30 days of an election; proroguing Parliament between session; dissolving the House of Representatives after an election The Governor General performs this role and its power “on the advice of the Prime Minister” (GG)
Section 28 Dissolving the House of Representatives The Governor General …show more content…

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