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Question 1What is an electoral district? A geographical area represented by a Member of Parliament (MP) A geographical area represented by a leader who is chosen by a political party A geographical area based on language that is represented by a Member of Parliament (MP) A geographical area represented by the Prime Minister Question 2When are federal elections normally held? The third Monday in October every two years following the most recent general election The third Monday in October every four years following the most recent general election The third Monday in October every year The third Monday in October in years in which the Winter Olympics are held Question 3What is another term for "Ministers of the Crown"? Elected Officials Government Leaders Cabinet Members of Parliament (MPs) Question 4What can you do if you do not receive a voter information card? You can be added to the voters' list, but only if you apply at least one week before the election Nothing; you cannot vote in the election Call your local elections office to ensure that you are on the voters' list You can launch a formal protest against Elections Canada Question 5Which of these areas are local governments responsible for? Education, Health Care, and property rights Environment, snow removal, and national defence Urban planning, streets and roads, and garbage removal Policing, the military, and firefighting Question 6When an election is called, who does Elections Canada mail a voter information card to? Every citizen in Canada Everybody whose name is on the National Register of Electors Everybody over the age of 18 in Canada Every person living in Canada Question 7Who are the people in the Cabinet? The Cabinet minsters, the Prime Minister, and the Governor General All Members of Parliament The Cabinet ministers The Cabinet minsters and the Prime Minister Question 8Where are election results announced? In Ottawa At City Hall At the polling stations Radio and television, in the newspapers, and on the Internet Question 9Is your voter information card all you need to be allowed to vote? No; you must also have proof of your identity and address, and a family member who can vouch for you No; you must also have proof of your identity and address No; you must also have proof of your identity and your most recent tax return Yes Question 10What is the piece of paper you vote on called? Vote paper Polling station paper Ballot Selecting paper Question 11What happens when the majority of the Members of Parliament vote against a major government decision? 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 The government cannot move forward until that bill is approved by the House of Commons Question 12Who decides if there is to be an early election? The Governor General The Prime Minister The Sovereign The Supreme Court Question 13When an election is called, what does Elections Canada mail to each person on the Voters' List? A voter card A voter registration card A political survey A voter information card Question 14Who makes the voters' list? The list is made from a list of taxpayers Each riding makes and keeps its own list The Voters' List Association Elections Canada Question 15What is another word for "local" government? Provincial government Government for the people Municipal government Small government
What is an electoral district?
When are federal elections normally held?
What is another term for "Ministers of the Crown"?
What can you do if you do not receive a voter information card?
Which of these areas are local governments responsible for?
When an election is called, who does Elections Canada mail a voter information card to?
Who are the people in the Cabinet?
Where are election results announced?
Is your voter information card all you need to be allowed to vote?
What is the piece of paper you vote on called?
What happens when the majority of the Members of Parliament vote against a major government decision?
Who decides if there is to be an early election?
When an election is called, what does Elections Canada mail to each person on the Voters' List?
Who makes the voters' list?
What is another word for "local" government?
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