Government

1. A person who has full political and civil rights in his or her country
7. A person living in an area in Canada represented by a Member of Parliament
8. The government's plan for how it will collect and spend money each year
9. The agreement by the provinces to join together to form the nation of Canada and create a federal Parliament.
11. A proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament
12. The process of choosing a representative by vote.
13. A group made up of all Senators and Members of Parliament from the same political party

1. A group of Senators or MP selected to study a specific subject or bill and write a report about it
2. The bringing to an end of a Parliament, either at the end of its four year term or if the government is defeated on a motion of non-confidence by proclamation\
3. To pick one person from a group of several people by voting
4. A formal event that follows rules or traditions
5. Of two chambers or rooms. Canada's Parliament is made up of two separate chambers. They are the Senate and the House of Commons.
6. A group of Ministers. Cabinets makes decisions about the Government's priorities and policies
9. A person who is normally a MP or a Senator who is chosen by the Prime Minister and appointed by the Governor General to help govern. Usually the head of a government department.
10. To change or improve something; for example, a law
13. The person in charge of a meeting