Local And Provincial Government Crossword Puzzle

Local and Provincial Government

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In this type of democracy, citizens elect people to represent them in government

These types of rights are shared by a group of people, not just individuals

This is the title of the leader of the federal government (no space between words)

____________ Rights - People can communicate with the government in either English or French. People have certain official education rights, depending on the language they speak

The title of the person that is responsible for running the schools in a jurisdiction

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is entrenched in this

Another word for expenses

Also known as a voting district

This is the title of the leader of the local government

____________ Rights - People have certain legal rights when they are arrested, when they are put on trial, and when they are imprisoned

A written request that contains the signatures of people who support its content

One of the 4 pillars of democracy - means fair treatment of individuals and groups

Another word for income

____________ Rights - Citizens have the right to enter, remain in, or leave Canada. They can move to any province or territory and work there

This is the title of the leader of the provincial government

Means to ask a higher court to review a decision made by a lower court

A bill that has been passed by the Legislative Assembly and signed by the Lieutenant Governor. This is also known as a law

One of the 4 pillars of democracy - means elected representatives act on behalf of citizens

One of the 4 pillars of democracy - means individuals and groups have the same opportunities in life

The title of the person who serves on a school board

One of the 4 pillars of democracy - means people have the right to think and speak as they wish

____________ Rights - Everyone has the right to fair and equal treatment and cannot be discriminated against

____________ Rights - Citizens have voting rights

The local government makes rules called ________________.

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