1.4 Federal Government

2. A general term for laws created by Parliament.
6. The legislative branch, composed of the House of Commons and the Senate.
9. General Signs bills into law after they pass Parliament.
12. Drafts of proposed laws discussed and voted on in Parliament.
17. Service Helps execute government policy and laws.
18. Electoral districts represented by Members of Parliament.
19. Called by the Prime Minister to select new MPs.
20. Selected by the Prime Minister, this group heads government departments.

1. Groups that examine specific issues or bills in Parliament.
3. Must have at least three representatives on the Supreme Court.
4. Moderates debates in the House of Commons.
5. A government where one party holds more than 50% of the seats.
7. A type of vote that can trigger an election if lost.
8. Nine members of the Supreme Court who evaluate laws.
10. The political party with the second most votes in the House of Commons.
11. Can amend and debate bills, though its members are unelected.
13. Cabinet Selected by the Leader of the Opposition to challenge government policies.
14. Minister The leader of the political party forming the government.
15. A government with less than 50% of the seats in the House of Commons.
16. Ensure MPs vote according to their party's stance.