Civics 2022

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Across
  1. 2. Colour symbolizing more right political views in Canada
  2. 5. This level of government is responsible for foreign affairs
  3. 8. These types of governments can be very effective but require political cooperation and, because of this, are considered undesirable
  4. 9. This branch carries out the laws and policies of a government
  5. 10. Name of a proposed law
  6. 11. This document–needed to drive-–is provided at the provincial level
  7. 16. Assent provided by the Governor General in order for a bill to become law
  8. 22. Maintenance of these is the responsibility of the municipal government
  9. 23. Roots of the political spectrum can be traced back to this revolution
  10. 28. The Prime Minister does NOT belong to this branch
  11. 30. A shared responsibility that Conservative politicians have been less likely to set as a priority
  12. 31. This branch of government passes and amends the laws in a country
  13. 32. Many consider this one’s most important duty in a democratic society
  14. 33. The FPTP system encourages the development of new political parties (True/False)
  15. 34. Surname of our Prime Minister
  16. 37. The NDP is represented by this colour
Down
  1. 1. How MPs are selected in a democracy
  2. 3. A key responsibility of the provincial government
  3. 4. This type of electoral system is generally considered fairer than FPTP
  4. 6. Calling these is an important function of the Governor General and ensures political stability
  5. 7. This political party is considered centre and has formed the Canadian government for most of the 20th Century
  6. 12. This house is made up of elected representatives
  7. 13. Name shared by our monarch and Governor General
  8. 14. How the Governor General acquires their job
  9. 15. This is symbolic of the Speaker of the House
  10. 17. This requirement for a Canadian Senate position hasn’t changed since Confederation
  11. 18. A shared responsibility; law enforcement
  12. 19. Number of readings required in each of the House of Commons and Senate
  13. 20. Minimum age one needs to be before being appointed to the Senate
  14. 21. One of the criticisms of our FPTP electoral system is that it frequently results in these governments, which is NOT reflective of the popular vote
  15. 24. Liberal leader Steven Del Duca has proposed this type of ballot if elected in June 2022
  16. 25. Harsh punishment often supported by people on the right of the political spectrum
  17. 26. Money bills cannot originate in this House of Sober Second Thought
  18. 27. People located here on the political spectrum believe in balancing taxation and social spending
  19. 29. The NDP would most support this level of taxation (High/Same/Low)
  20. 33. The number of years between most federal elections
  21. 35. Leader of Ontario’s Progressive Conservative Party (surname)
  22. 36. People on the left of the political spectrum believe in this legal concept