The Canadian Government

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Across
  1. 7. Represents the Monarch in Canada and must sign a bill into law.
  2. 10. The MP who is leader of the party that wins the most seats in an election (forming the government).
  3. 11. Level of government that deals with education, healthcare, and highways.
  4. 12. Another word for an electoral district is a ___________
  5. 13. MPs from the government party not chosen to have a Cabinet position who support, cheer on, and vote with the PM.
  6. 14. Level of government having the greatest degree of influence in our lives (think garbage collection, snow removal, fire, utilities, etc).
  7. 15. This important duty of the Senate involves reviewing, researching, and recommending regarding important current issues in Canada.
Down
  1. 1. - An MP chosen by the PM to run the House of Commons proceedings.
  2. 2. - Level of government dealing with national (Canadian) issues like defence, foreign affairs, Canada Post, etc.
  3. 3. Before a law can be passed in Parliament, it needs to first be introduced (usually by the PM or a cabinet minister) as a _________.
  4. 4. The written rules of Canada that outline the form of government (and powers) and the rights and freedoms of Canadians.
  5. 5. - They are chosen by the PM to double check bills before they become laws, providing a "sober second look".
  6. 6. The Official _________ (particularly its leader) opposes the PM, attempts to expose government problems/scandals, and generally holds the government accountable.
  7. 8. A federal power involving the movement of people from other countries into Canada
  8. 9. Branch of the federal government that enforces and interprets the law.