Grade 9 Social Studies - Democracy and Governance in Canada

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Across
  1. 4. A set of fundamental principles to which a country is organized
  2. 6. The "sober second thought" for the House of Commons
  3. 7. The "referee" of the House of Commons
  4. 8. A system of government where responsibilities are divided up
  5. 9. Daily 45 minute opportunity for MPs to debate in the House of Commons
  6. 11. A Member of Parliament who does not have a portfolio
  7. 13. Decision making process where one person holds the power to decide
  8. 15. The decision making branch of Government
  9. 16. Drivers licenses and education are the responsibility of this level of Government
  10. 17. Senators are appointed by this individual
  11. 18. The most local form of Government
  12. 21. The title given to the representative of the Queen (Federal)
  13. 23. The Member of Parliament for Elmwood-Transcona: Lawrence _______
  14. 24. Current leader of the official opposition: Thomas ________
Down
  1. 1. The branch of Government that enforces the laws
  2. 2. A decision making process where everyone must agree
  3. 3. The branch of Government which debates and creates laws
  4. 4. Political party that currently holds a majority in Parliament
  5. 5. The title given to the representative of the Queen (Provincial)
  6. 10. Political party that is currently the official opposition in Parliament
  7. 12. The "all-star" team of the Executive - chosen by the Prime Minister
  8. 14. The highest level of Court in Canada.
  9. 19. Title given to the leader of a Province
  10. 20. The "majority rules" method of decision making
  11. 22. The stamp of approval given to a decision on behalf of the Queen