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Question 1What is an electoral district? A geographical area represented by a leader who is chosen by a political party A geographical area represented by a Member of Parliament (MP) A geographical area represented by the Prime Minister A geographical area based on language that is represented by a Member of Parliament (MP) Question 2What is another term for "mayor" that some municipalities use? Councilman Reeve Local boss Mayor-elect Question 3Who decides if there is to be an early election? The Prime Minister The Sovereign The Governor General The Supreme Court Question 4What is the piece of paper you vote on called? Ballot Selecting paper Vote paper Polling station paper Question 5What is the name of the place that citizens go to vote? Selecting Station Election Station Polling station Voting station Question 6What is another word for "local" government? Government for the people Small government Provincial government Municipal government Question 7When voting, what is the correct way to indicate the candidate you are voting for? Put a check mark next to the candidate's name Tell the poll clerk, who will then mark your choice Mark an "X" next to the candidate's name Circle the candidate's name Question 8Who makes the voters' list? Each riding makes and keeps its own list The Voters' List Association The list is made from a list of taxpayers Elections Canada Question 9When are federal elections normally held? The third Monday in October every four years following the most recent general election The third Monday in October in years in which the Winter Olympics are held The third Monday in October every year The third Monday in October every two years following the most recent general election Question 10Are federal elections always held at the same time? Yes; the schedule can not be changed No; the government can call an early election if the Governor General approves Yes; the schedule can not be changed except in time of war No; the government can call an early election if it wishes Question 11How is the Member of Parliament for an electoral district chosen? The candidate who receives the most votes becomes the Member of Parliament for that electoral district, if the Prime Minister approves The candidate who is part of the winning party becomes the Member of Parliament for that electoral district The three candidates who receives the most votes have a second election to choose the winner The candidate who receives the most votes becomes the Member of Parliament for that electoral district Question 12Who can question the decisions of the Cabinet? The Prime Minister and the Cabinet All Members of Parliament Only the Official Opposition The Senate Question 13Where can you find information about the times and places of advance polls? On your voter information card Go to the normal polling station any time in the week before the election There will be ads on the TV and radio You can vote at an advance poll at City Hall Question 14What phrase do we use to refer to the fact that the Prime Minister and the ministers of the Crown must have the support of the majority of the Members of Parliament? They must have the allowance of the majority of the MPs They must have the confederation of the majority of the MPs They must have the support of the majority of the MPs They must have the confidence of the majority of the MPs Question 15Which term describes the political parties that do not form the government? Other Parties Non-government Members of Parliament (NMPs) Government in Waiting Opposition parties
What is an electoral district?
What is another term for "mayor" that some municipalities use?
Who decides if there is to be an early election?
What is the piece of paper you vote on called?
What is the name of the place that citizens go to vote?
What is another word for "local" government?
When voting, what is the correct way to indicate the candidate you are voting for?
Who makes the voters' list?
When are federal elections normally held?
Are federal elections always held at the same time?
How is the Member of Parliament for an electoral district chosen?
Who can question the decisions of the Cabinet?
Where can you find information about the times and places of advance polls?
What phrase do we use to refer to the fact that the Prime Minister and the ministers of the Crown must have the support of the majority of the Members of Parliament?
Which term describes the political parties that do not form the government?
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