Government
Across
- 3. A proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament.
- 5. To change or improve something.
- 7. Bills that are passed by Parliament.
- 9. The daily official record of debates in the Senate and the House of Commons in English and French.
- 10. A discussion in which the arguments for and against a subject are presented according to specific rules.
- 12. The political party with the most members elected to the House of Commons.
- 13. A rule for all Canadians made by Senators, MPs, and the Governor General through discussion and voting.
- 14. The city where a country's legislature is located and the government carries out its business.
Down
- 1. A meeting of the Senate or of the House of Commons within a session.
- 2. A large, heavy, silver-and gold-covered staff that is a symbol of the power and authority of Parliament.
- 4. A university student who works for the Senate or the House of Commons.
- 5. A change that is made to a bill.
- 6. Of two chambers, or rooms.
- 8. A Member of the Senate or House of Commons who does not belong to a political party.
- 11. A special title given to Senators and Cabinet Ministers for life, and to the Speaker of the House of Commons as long as he or she is the Speaker.