Differences Between Canada And Us Constitution

The U.S and Canada are very similar nations. They occupy the bulk of North America, share the same history of the British rule and rely on each other for trade and prosperity. These two sovereign states exhibit the same aspects and perceptions of the constitution and political culture. The constitution is defined as a government body that “lays down the ground rules for governance” (Larry, 2011). It also “constitutes the government” and “set up structures, offices and lawmaking procedures” (Larry, 2011). Understanding the constitution is vital in understanding Canada and the U.S citizens, their individual freedom, and fundamental principles that govern them.
United states constitution is one of the most important legal documents in the world. It is not only categorized as one of the oldest written constitutions but has also set precedent for so many other nations. The constitution was written by the founding fathers during the Philadelphia convention in 1776, passed by the Second Continental Congress in 1777, and ratified in 1781. The …show more content…
Although not far off, these differences are apparent and manifest themselves in many ways. One of the most obvious differences between these two nations is their government structure. Canada has two executives, the Prime Minister and the Head of State, which is the Monarch of the United Kingdom. Whereas in America there is one executive –the President. The Prime Minister of Canada is a member of the legislature, unlike the American President. Also, Canadian legislature has sovereignty over the constitution, meaning that the judicial and legislative branches both exist inside of the legislature and thus there is no separation of powers as there is in the United States. Furthermore, Canada’s parliamentary system emphasizes more on efficiency while the United States of America’s presidential-congressional system emphasizes more on