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- 3. A system of government where the citizens express their political views by choosing representatives to go to Parliament to make laws on their behalf.
- 4. A change that is made to a bill, a motion or a committee report with the intention or improving it.
- 5. A special title given to Governors General, Prime Ministers and Chief Justices of the Supreme Court of Canada. The title can be used for the person's lifetime, even after retirement.
- 6. The highest court in Canada. It had nine justices who are appointed by the Prime Minister.
- 9. Another word for constituency or electoral district.
- 11. A word used for the stages during which a bill is debated in Parliament before it is passed to become a law.
- 13. A person appointed to the Upper House of Parliament by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister. A ____ represents a region of Canada.
- 14. The _____ is appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister. The ___ keeps order in the Senate and ensures that rules and traditions are respected.
- 15. The periods into which a Parliament is divided. _____ start with a Speech from the Throne and are ended by prorogation (suspension).
- 16. A speech delivered by the Monarch or the Governor General at the start of a new session of Parliament. The speech is read in the Senate Chamber and describes the Government's plans for the session.
- 17. The Member of Parliament who is elected at the beginning of a Parliament by fellow MPs to keep order in the House of Commons and to ensure that its rules and traditions are respected.
- 19. To change or improve something; for example, a law of an Act of Parliament.
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- 1. A person who speaks for you.
- 2. An important part of the Canadian constitution that ensures all people in Canada are guaranteed certain basic human rights and freedoms.
- 7. Of two chambers, or rooms. Canada's Parliament is made up of two separate Chambers. They are the Senate and the House of Commons.
- 8. A meeting of the Senate or of the House of Commons within a session. Usually one day long, although a ______ can last for only a matter of minutes or may extend over several days.
- 10. Another name for the Senate.
- 12. An officer of the Senate whose responsibilities include delivering messages to the Commons when its Members' attendance is required in the Senate Chamber by the Governor General or a deputy of the Governor General.
- 17. The Upper House of Parliament is made up of 105 Senators.
- 18. To place a document before the Senate, the House of Commons or a committee for consideration.