government

3. - the periods into which a Parliament is divided
7. - the process of choosing a representative by vote
8. - bills that are passed by Parliament
9. - a group made up of all Senators and Members of Parliament from the same political party
10. - a person who speaks for you
13. - Canada's Parliament is composed of the Monarch, the Senate and the House of Commons
15. - to choose a representative in an election
16. - the Upper House of Parliament is made up of 105 Senators
17. - the government's plan for how it will collect and spend money each year
19. - to place a document before the Senate, the House of Commons or a committee for consideration
20. of state - the person who is represented in Canada by the Governor General

1. - the bringing to an end of a Parliament, either at the end of its four-year term or if the government is defeated on a motion of non-confidence, by proclamation of the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister
2. - the political party with the most members elected to the House of Commons usually forms the government
4. - the Member of Parliament or Senator in a political party who is responsible for keeping other party members informed about the Chamber's business and making sure they are present in the Chamber, especially when a vote is expected
5. - a king or queen of a country
6. of the Black Rod - an officer of the Senate whose responsibilities include delivering messages to the Commons when its Member's attendance is required in the Senate Chamber by the Governor General or a deputy of the Governor General
11. groups - groups of businesses, associations and people with a common interest who ask MPs or Senators to speak for them and promote their interests
12. questions - another name for question period.
14. - a change that is made to a bill, a motion or a committee report with the intention of improving it
18. House - Another name for the Senate