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  1. 2. The person in charge of a meeting. This person directs the discussion of business in a Senate or a House of Commons committee meeting.
  2. 4. Charter of Rights and Freedoms: An important part of the Canadian constitution that ensures all people in Canada are guaranteed certain basic human rights and freedoms.
  3. 7. A formal event that follows rules or traditions.
  4. 8. Electoral Officer of Canada This person is responsible for overseeing all federal elections.
  5. 9. The city where a country's legislature is located and the government carries out its business. The capital city of Canada is Ottawa. Each province and territory also has a capital city and a legislature.
  6. 10. The government's plan for how it will collect and spend money each year.
  7. 11. Block: The Parliament Buildings have three parts (West Block, Centre Block and East Block). The House of Commons and the Senate Chambers are in the Centre Block. It is recognizable by the Peace Tower with the clock.
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  1. 1. A proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament.
  2. 2. Minister: A person -- normally a Member of Parliament or a Senator -- who is chosen by the Prime Minister, and appointed by the Govern General, to help govern. A Minister is usually the head of a government department. The Government Leader in the Senate is also a member of the Cabinet.
  3. 3. A group made up of all Senators and Members of Parliament from the same political party. Caucuses meet regularly.
  4. 5. to change or improve something; for example, a law or an Act of Parliament.
  5. 6. a change that is made to a bill, a motion or a committee report with the intention of improving it.
  6. 8. One of two large rooms in the Centre Block of the Parliament Buildings. The Senate Chamber, or the Upper House, is where Senators meet to discuss business. The Commons Chamber, also called the Lower House, is where Members of Parliament meet. Traditionally, the Senate Chamber has red furniture and carpet, to signify monarchy, while the House of Commons' furniture and carpet are green, following the tradition set in Britain.