Across
- 3. The level of government that governs a province.
- 4. The level of government that governs a city or town.
- 5. The leader of the federal government.
- 6. The requirements a person must meet in order to vote.
- 7. A geographic area that elects one MP.
- 11. When a party wins the most seats but less than half.
- 12. A federal responsibility dealing with people moving to Canada.
- 13. The principle that people can support any candidate without fear.
- 14. A choice made by a citizen in an election.
- 18. The paper used to vote in an election.
- 19. A person who is legally recognized as a member of a country.
- 21. A person running to be elected.
- 22. The process where citizens vote to choose their representatives.
- 23. A system of government where citizens have a say.
- 25. The group of people who make decisions and laws for a country.
- 27. When candidates share their ideas to win votes.
Down
- 1. The principle that every voter has one equal vote.
- 2. A group of ministers chosen by the Prime Minister to lead government departments.
- 5. The place where people go to cast their vote.
- 7. The democratic principle where elected officials speak for citizens.
- 8. The country that has three levels of government.
- 9. The capital city of Canada.
- 10. The place where MPs meet to debate and vote on laws.
- 11. A Member of Parliament who represents a riding.
- 15. A rule made and enforced by the government.
- 16. A formal discussion where leaders share and defend their ideas.
- 17. The federal responsibility for protecting the country.
- 20. When a party wins more than half of the seats in the House of Commons.
- 24. The level of government that governs the entire country.
- 26. A Member of the Legislative Assembly at the provincial level.