Across
- 2. Colour symbolizing more right political views in Canada
- 5. This level of government is responsible for foreign affairs
- 8. These types of governments can be very effective but require political cooperation and, because of this, are considered undesirable
- 9. This branch carries out the laws and policies of a government
- 10. Name of a proposed law
- 11. This document–needed to drive-–is provided at the provincial level
- 16. Assent provided by the Governor General in order for a bill to become law
- 22. Maintenance of these is the responsibility of the municipal government
- 23. Roots of the political spectrum can be traced back to this revolution
- 28. The Prime Minister does NOT belong to this branch
- 30. A shared responsibility that Conservative politicians have been less likely to set as a priority
- 31. This branch of government passes and amends the laws in a country
- 32. Many consider this one’s most important duty in a democratic society
- 33. The FPTP system encourages the development of new political parties (True/False)
- 34. Surname of our Prime Minister
- 37. The NDP is represented by this colour
Down
- 1. How MPs are selected in a democracy
- 3. A key responsibility of the provincial government
- 4. This type of electoral system is generally considered fairer than FPTP
- 6. Calling these is an important function of the Governor General and ensures political stability
- 7. This political party is considered centre and has formed the Canadian government for most of the 20th Century
- 12. This house is made up of elected representatives
- 13. Name shared by our monarch and Governor General
- 14. How the Governor General acquires their job
- 15. This is symbolic of the Speaker of the House
- 17. This requirement for a Canadian Senate position hasn’t changed since Confederation
- 18. A shared responsibility; law enforcement
- 19. Number of readings required in each of the House of Commons and Senate
- 20. Minimum age one needs to be before being appointed to the Senate
- 21. One of the criticisms of our FPTP electoral system is that it frequently results in these governments, which is NOT reflective of the popular vote
- 24. Liberal leader Steven Del Duca has proposed this type of ballot if elected in June 2022
- 25. Harsh punishment often supported by people on the right of the political spectrum
- 26. Money bills cannot originate in this House of Sober Second Thought
- 27. People located here on the political spectrum believe in balancing taxation and social spending
- 29. The NDP would most support this level of taxation (High/Same/Low)
- 33. The number of years between most federal elections
- 35. Leader of Ontario’s Progressive Conservative Party (surname)
- 36. People on the left of the political spectrum believe in this legal concept