The Canadian Parliamentary system is a complex system that evolved over time. It's really tough to explain to most people, but this is your job. Explain the Canadian Parliament and how it work to an average Canadian.

You need to explain the role of:

1. the House of Commons/Members of Parliament,
2. or the Senate/Senators,
3. or Cabinet Ministers,
4. or the Prime Minister,
5. or the Leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition,
6. or the Governor General,
7. or the Queen,

Using a comic making service such as those listed here or your own natural drawing abilities if you want, build a comic that explains the function of one of these institutions or people.

•   Pixton
• Make Believe Comix
• Strip Generator
• Storyboard That

Your comic should

1. have 6 panels.
2. be colorful (if possible).
3. clearly and concisely explain your topic even for the simplest minds. (This is the really big one!)
4. be mildly and appropriately humorous (while still being respectful).

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Other useful links:

1. Canada's Parliament
2. Parliament Hill
3. Prime Minister's Website
4. Governor General's Website
5. Constitutional Convention
6. Senate (Wikipedia)
7. Senate Divisions
8. The Monarchy (the Queen)
9. Cabinet Ministers
10. House of Commons: Wikipedia
11. House of Commons: Canadian Encyclopedia
12. FAQs about the Senate
13. FAQs about the House of Commons
14. The Official Opposition

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Evaluation

Marks	6	7	8	9	10
Criteria	6 on topic panels	Basic explanation of government job.	Explanation shows how the job fits in Parliamentary system	Explanation shows how job serves Canadians	Explanation shows relevance to today.
	Colorful (as appropriate, attractive, neat, tidy.	Where does job happen	How does this job relate to other parliamentary jobs?	How does the job set the agenda for Canadian society?	How do ceremonial jobs affect us today?
	Well organized	How does someone get the job?			Why does the job matter? Why not?