The Basics
This elected group debates and votes on bills in Canada's federal parliament.
The House of Commons
This Chamber reviews bills after they pass the House of Commons.
The Senate
This person signs the bill into law after it passes both chambers
The Governor General
Canadas federal government operates out of this city.
Ottawa
What is the term for the formal approval given by the Governor General?
Royal Assent
This is the name for a proposed law before it is passed
A Bill
This stage allows MPs to debate the bill's main ideas but not change its wording
The Second Reading
This person may introduce a bill based on local concerns, even if they're not in Cabinet
The ___________ is the second largest elected party in the House of Commons
Official Opposition
What is the name for the process of turning a bill into law?
Legislative Process
This person can introduce a bill in Parliament
Member of Parliament (MP)
This stage allows detailed review and changes to the bill by a small group of MPs.
Committee Stage
This person manages debates in the House of Commons and makes sure the rules are followed
The Speaker of the House
The government sits on the _______ side of the speaker of the House
Right
This is the term for when a bill becomes official and enforceable
"Coming into force"
This is the first step in the legislative process where a bill is introduced and read aloud.
First Reading
This stage includes reviewing changes and voting on the final version of the bill
The Third Reading
This group studies bills in detail and hears from experts and the public
Parliamentary Committee
There are this many seats in the House of Commons
343
This happens if the Senate amends or changes a bill passed by the House of Commons.
Bill returns to the House for Review
This section of the bill explains the goals and reasons behind a bill before it's debated
The Preamble
This stage happens after committee review, when MPs hear about the proposed amendments made by the committee.
The Report Stage
This official ensures that bills follow proper legal format before they are introduced.
Clerk of the House
New Brunswick sends this many Members to Parliament.
10
If this happens, a bills progress in the House of Commons is fully reset.
An election is called