Across
- 3. The House of Commons is considered the ___ House of Parliament.
- 5. Organising a ___ is one way in which you can influence the political decision-making process.
- 6. When a party controls over 50% of the ___ in the House of Commons, they form a majority government.
- 8. One of the first four provinces.
- 9. Generally, ___ Canadians vote the least.
- 12. The King, the Prime Minister, and Cabinet form the ___ branch of government.
- 13. The YMCA and the Red Cross are ___ that offer services to people in need.
- 14. Pre-formed opinions.
- 15. Section 91 of the ___ North America Act outlines the powers and responsibilities of the federal government.
- 16. When a party wins the most seats in an election, but doesn’t control over 50% of the seats in the House of Commons, they form a ___ government.
- 17. This Party can be placed slightly to the left of the political spectrum’s centre.
- 19. The ___ Québécois only runs candidates in that province’s ridings.
- 20. The Governor General ___ the King in Canada.
- 23. The final step before a bill becomes law, it must receive ___ Assent.
- 24. The parties sitting opposite the government in the House of Commons are called the ___.
- 25. Waste collection and recreation facilities are a responsibility of the ___ level of government.
- 26. After Second Reading, a bill is sent to a Parliamentary ___ that investigates the bill in-depth.
- 27. This party is found on the left of the political spectrum.
Down
- 1. This Party is found on the right of the political spectrum.
- 2. A list of policies a party will pursue.
- 4. Citizens of this country are legally required to vote.
- 5. Hospitals and education are responsibilities of the ___ level of government.
- 7. This branch of government can strike down laws passed by the legislative branch.
- 10. The Senate is said to submit a bill passed by the Commons to “Sober ___ thought,” to determine if it really would make for a good law.
- 11. The postal system and the military are the responsibility of the ___ level of government.
- 18. The LCBO and the Children’s Aid Society are examples of government ___.
- 19. Having two Chambers, Parliament is a ___ legislature.
- 21. The joining of four British colonies to create Canada in 1867 is called ___.
- 22. The Senate is considered the ___ House of Parliament.
