Political Terms

4. Qualified person running for election.
6. The actual number of votes cast by individuals for candidates.
7. Not supporting or controlled by any of the regular political parties.
8. A place where votes are cast and recorded.
10. The term given to someone who is a MP but doesn't hold a key position.
12. The political party that wins the second highest number of seats in the House of Commons.
15. Candidate who seems to be in the lead.
16. A topic that is a matter of debate or controversy during a campaign.
17. Candidates who are elected as representatives of their political parties.
18. A person who currently holds public office.
20. Member of parliament elected by secret ballot by all MPs to preside over the House.

1. Paper used for cast a vote.
2. A statement of the beliefs of the part on issues.
3. Candidates meet voters in person.
5. The lower house of the Parliament of Canada.
9. An MP who has been appointed to head up a certain area.
11. Box where the votes are placed.
13. The Prime Minister's chosen group of elected MPs who advise him.
14. Group of people wanting the same kind of government.
19. A person who wins the most votes in their constituency and represents their constituency in Ottawa.
20. The upper house of Canadian Parliament made up of people who have been appointed by the Governor General.