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Question 1Where do the people who are elected in federal elections represent the people who voted for them? In the Senate In the House of Commons In the Houses of Parliament In the Governing Body Question 2Why do you fold your ballot when you are finished voting? Once you fold your paper, you cannot change your vote Once you fold your paper, your vote is official To keep your choice secret from the poll clerk So that it fits in the ballot box more easily Question 3What are Cabinet ministers responsible for? Running the federal government departments Running the Cabinet Running all aspects of the federal government Running the province they come from Question 4Who are the people in the Cabinet? The Cabinet minsters and the Prime Minister All Members of Parliament The Cabinet minsters, the Prime Minister, and the Governor General The Cabinet ministers Question 5What is the role of the Official Opposition? To encourage the Governor General to call new elections To always do the opposite of what the government does To peacefully oppose or try to improve government proposals To bring the government down Question 6What are the people who are elected in federal elections called? Members of the House of Assembly (MHAs) Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) Members of Parliament (MPs) Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) Question 7Are federal elections always held at the same time? 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 Yes; the schedule can not be changed Question 8In addition to the mayor, who else is part of local councils? Members of Local Government (MLGs) Members of Parliament (MPs) Assistant Mayors Councillors, or aldermen Question 9How many Members of Parliament does each riding elect? One Up to two Five Two Question 10Who is allowed to watch you vote? An election official A translator A family member Nobody Question 11What can you do if you know that you will be unable to vote on election day? You can phone the government on election day to vote You can ask a family member to vote for you You can vote at an advance poll Nothing; you cannot vote in the election Question 12What do we call a government that does not hold at least half the seats in the House of Commons? A small government A minority government A temporary government A supported government Question 13What three conditions must be met for a person to be eligible to vote in a federal election or a referendum? Canadian citizen, 21 years or older, voted in the last election Canadian citizen, 18 years or older, voted in the last election Canadian citizen, 21 years or older, on the voters' list Canadian citizen, 18 years or older, on the voters' list Question 14What are the names of the major federal political parties in Canada? 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 The Democrats and the Republicans Question 15What 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 Activists Political party Protestors
Where do the people who are elected in federal elections represent the people who voted for them?
Why do you fold your ballot when you are finished voting?
What are Cabinet ministers responsible for?
Who are the people in the Cabinet?
What is the role of the Official Opposition?
What are the people who are elected in federal elections called?
Are federal elections always held at the same time?
In addition to the mayor, who else is part of local councils?
How many Members of Parliament does each riding elect?
Who is allowed to watch you vote?
What can you do if you know that you will be unable to vote on election day?
What do we call a government that does not hold at least half the seats in the House of Commons?
What three conditions must be met for a person to be eligible to vote in a federal election or a referendum?
What are the names of the major federal political parties in Canada?
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?
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