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Question 1Why do you fold your ballot when you are finished voting? To keep your choice secret from the poll clerk Once you fold your paper, you cannot change your vote So that it fits in the ballot box more easily Once you fold your paper, your vote is official Question 2Which term describes the opposition party that has more seats than any other opposition party? Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition Non-government Members of Parliament (NMPs) Other Parties Government in Waiting Question 3What is another term for "mayor" that some municipalities use? Mayor-elect Local boss Reeve Councilman Question 4What can you do if you are a Canadian citizen, but your name is not on the voters' list? 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 You can launch a formal protest against Elections Canada Question 5Where are election results announced? At City Hall Radio and television, in the newspapers, and on the Internet At the polling stations In Ottawa Question 6What is a "by-law"? A law that only affect the local community where it is made A law that is made "by" the government A law that is only for a single province A law that is made "by" the people Question 7Who decides if there is to be an early election? The Supreme Court The Governor General The Sovereign The Prime Minister Question 8What information is on a voter information card? Where and when you vote Where and when you vote and the number you call if you require an interpreter or other special services The fact that your name is on the National Register of Electors The names and the opinions of the different political parties Question 9What does it mean to "run" in an election? You ask voters to vote for you You ask the leader of the party to choose you You ask party members to vote for you You hope that nobody else wants to do that job Question 10Who is allowed to watch you vote? A translator An election official Nobody A family member Question 11If the Prime Minister wants to call an early election, he must get the symbolic approval of: The Cabinet The Provincial Premiers The Sovereign The Governor General Question 12What do we call a group of people who have similar political ideas, and who decide to work together to try to form the government? Pollsters Protestors Activists Political party Question 13When an election is called, who does Elections Canada mail a voter information card to? Everybody whose name is on the National Register of Electors Every citizen in Canada Every person living in Canada Everybody over the age of 18 in Canada Question 14Where can you find information about the times and places of advance polls? There will be ads on the TV and radio Go to the normal polling station any time in the week before the election On your voter information card You can vote at an advance poll at City Hall Question 15Who puts ballots in the ballot box? An official from the government The candidate The person who is voting The poll clerk
Why do you fold your ballot when you are finished voting?
Which term describes the opposition party that has more seats than any other opposition party?
What is another term for "mayor" that some municipalities use?
What can you do if you are a Canadian citizen, but your name is not on the voters' list?
Where are election results announced?
What is a "by-law"?
Who decides if there is to be an early election?
What information is on a voter information card?
What does it mean to "run" in an election?
Who is allowed to watch you vote?
If the Prime Minister wants to call an early election, he must get the symbolic approval of:
What do we call a group of people who have similar political ideas, and who decide to work together to try to form the government?
When an election is called, who does Elections Canada mail a voter information card to?
Where can you find information about the times and places of advance polls?
Who puts ballots in the ballot box?
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