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