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Question 1After the polling stations close, who counts the ballots? Vote officials Scrutineers Election officers The candidates Question 2Which term describes the political parties that do not form the government? Government in Waiting Opposition parties Non-government Members of Parliament (NMPs) Other Parties Question 3Where are election results announced? At City Hall In Ottawa At the polling stations Radio and television, in the newspapers, and on the Internet Question 4Are federal elections always held at the same time? Yes; the schedule can not be changed No; the government can call an early election if it wishes 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 Question 5What 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, on the voters' list Canadian citizen, 21 years or older, on the voters' list Canadian citizen, 21 years or older, voted in the last election Canadian citizen, 18 years or older, voted in the last election Question 6Which term describes the opposition party that has more seats than any other opposition party? Other Parties Government in Waiting Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition Non-government Members of Parliament (NMPs) Question 7What is the piece of paper you vote on called? Polling station paper Selecting paper Vote paper Ballot Question 8What is the role of the Official Opposition? To peacefully oppose or try to improve government proposals To bring the government down To always do the opposite of what the government does To encourage the Governor General to call new elections Question 9Which of these best describes the responsibilities of the Cabinet? They propose all new laws They prepare the budget and propose most new laws They control all of the money that government spends They must keep the House of Commons happy Question 10When an election is called, who does Elections Canada mail a voter information card to? Every person living in Canada Every citizen in Canada Everybody whose name is on the National Register of Electors Everybody over the age of 18 in Canada Question 11What are the names of the major federal political parties in Canada? The Federalists, the Democratic Party, and the Separatists The Social Democrats, the National Socialists, and the National Party The Democrats and the Republicans The Conservatives, the New Democratic Party, and the Liberals Question 12What is another term for "Ministers of the Crown"? Cabinet Elected Officials Members of Parliament (MPs) Government Leaders Question 13Who is allowed to watch you vote? Nobody An election official A family member A translator Question 14An electoral district is also known as a: Riding Election Area Locality Local Place Question 15What does it mean to "run" in an election? 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 You ask voters to vote for you
After the polling stations close, who counts the ballots?
Which term describes the political parties that do not form the government?
Where are election results announced?
Are federal elections always held at the same time?
What three conditions must be met for a person to be eligible to vote in a federal election or a referendum?
Which term describes the opposition party that has more seats than any other opposition party?
What is the piece of paper you vote on called?
What is the role of the Official Opposition?
Which of these best describes the responsibilities of the Cabinet?
When an election is called, who does Elections Canada mail a voter information card to?
What are the names of the major federal political parties in Canada?
What is another term for "Ministers of the Crown"?
Who is allowed to watch you vote?
An electoral district is also known as a:
What does it mean to "run" in an election?
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