Structure of Canada's Government

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Across
  1. 2. allows members of the legislature to vote on what they believe is best
  2. 3. The quote “rule by the people” refers to ________
  3. 4. Upper House of Parliament, is independent of the House of Commons and runs its own affairs
  4. 5. Bill introduced by a member not in the cabinet
  5. 7. Reward for individual loyalty or support.
  6. 12. House of Commons, the lower house of the Parliament of Canada
  7. 15. Made up of elected party members chosen by the Prime Minister.
  8. 17. Mary Simon's is the __________ of Canada
  9. 18. Private meeting held by elected representatives.
  10. 20. level of government that has the greatest amount of contact with individual citizens
  11. 21. Passes new laws, removes others, and debates issues of concern to Canadians
  12. 22. The ______ of Canada is Justin Trudeau
  13. 23. Recognition of a monarch (king or queen) as head of state
  14. 24. Cabinet members showing full support for their leaders
Down
  1. 1. Represents the monarch in the provincial executive
  2. 6. party, the Liberals are an example of a _________
  3. 8. Also known as constituencies
  4. 9. Organization of regional governments, each acting on behalf of its own residents
  5. 10. Power to interpret and administer the law
  6. 11. Composed of the governor general, the House of Commons, and the Senate
  7. 13. Queen Elizabeth II is the current _______ of Canada
  8. 14. Power to make decisions and administer them (through civil service).
  9. 16. Power to make laws, all three levels of government have this power.
  10. 19. The ______ has ultimate power and is held by Queen Elizabeth II
  11. 21. The _______ ensures that members are present in Parliament to support party bills