Quiz 6: Federal Elections By CC Test Kit | July 27, 2014 - 12:18 am |September 20, 2017 Practice Question 1How many electoral districts are there in Canada at this time? 318 288 803 338 Question 2What are the names of the major federal political parties in Canada? The Democrats and the Republicans The Conservatives, the New Democratic Party, and the Liberals The Social Democrats, the National Socialists, and the National Party The Federalists, the Democratic Party, and the Separatists Question 3What are the people who are elected in federal elections called? Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) Members of the House of Assembly (MHAs) Members of Parliament (MPs) Question 4What can you do if you are a Canadian citizen, but your name is not on the voters' list? You can launch a formal protest against Elections Canada Nothing; you cannot vote in the election You can be added to the voters' list, but only if you apply at least one week before the election You can be added to the voters' list, even on election day Question 5What is the role of the Official Opposition? To bring the government down To peacefully oppose or try to improve government proposals To encourage the Governor General to call new elections To always do the opposite of what the government does Question 6What kind of bills are considered matters of confidence? All government bills Major government bills, such as budgets Only bills that the government chooses to be matters of confidence Only bills that involve going to war Question 7Who are the people in the Cabinet? The Cabinet minsters and the Prime Minister All Members of Parliament The Cabinet ministers The Cabinet minsters, the Prime Minister, and the Governor General Question 8What three conditions must be met for a person to be eligible to vote in a federal election or a referendum? Canadian citizen, 18 years or older, voted in the last election Canadian citizen, 21 years or older, voted in the last election Canadian citizen, 18 years or older, on the voters' list Canadian citizen, 21 years or older, on the voters' list Question 9What happens when the majority of the Members of Parliament vote against a major government decision? The government cannot move forward until that bill is approved by the House of Commons The party in power is defeated, which usually results in new elections The party in power must try again and again until they get the result they want The party in power is embarrassed, and they must try to regain the support of the Members of Parliament Question 10Which of these areas are local governments responsible for? Environment, snow removal, and national defence Urban planning, streets and roads, and garbage removal Policing, the military, and firefighting Education, Health Care, and property rights Question 11When an election is called, what does Elections Canada mail to each person on the Voters' List? A voter information card A voter registration card A voter card A political survey Question 12After the polling stations close, who counts the ballots? The candidates Vote officials Election officers Scrutineers Question 13Where does the voters' list come from? Each riding makes and keeps its own list From the National Register of Electors From the political party in power at the time From a list of people who paid taxes the previous year Question 14What does it mean to "run" in an election? You ask voters to vote for you You hope that nobody else wants to do that job You ask the leader of the party to choose you You ask party members to vote for you Question 15Which term describes the opposition party that has more seats than any other opposition party? Government in Waiting Non-government Members of Parliament (NMPs) Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition Other Parties Quiz 6: Federal Elections was last modified: September 20th, 2017 by CC Test Kit Bookmark the permalink.
