democracy

4. all political parties and independent members who do not belong to the governing party
7. a rule for all canadians made by senators, members of parliament and the governor general through discussion and voting
8. a proposal for a law to be considered by parliament
9. the leader of the party in power and the head of government
10. the periods into which a parliament is divided
11. a person who speaks for you
12. the bringing to an end of parliament
15. to choose a representative in an election
16. bills that are passed by parliament
18. a person living in an area in Canada represented by a member of parliament
20. a person who has full political and civil rights in his or her country
21. a formal event that follows rules or traditions
22. a meeting of the senate or of the house of commons within a session

1. the city where a country's legislature is located and the government carries out its business
2. another name for the house of commons
3. a special title given to senators and cabinet ministers for life
5. the upper house of parliament
6. a king or queen of a country
9. a senator or a member of the house of commons
13. to pick one person from a group of several people by voting
14. of two chambers, or rooms
17. to place a document before the senate, the house of commons or a committee for consideration
18. a group made up of all senators and members of parliament from the same political party
19. another name for the senate
21. a person in charge of a meeting