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Question 1What are Cabinet ministers responsible for? Running the province they come from Running the federal government departments Running the Cabinet Running all aspects of the federal government Question 2Where do the people who are elected in federal elections represent the people who voted for them? In the Senate In the Governing Body In the Houses of Parliament In the House of Commons Question 3Are federal elections always held at the same time? No; the government can call an early election if it wishes 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 Question 4After an election, how is the Prime Minister chosen? Ordinarily, the Members of Parliament who have just been elected decide who should be Prime Minister Ordinarily, the Governor General decides who should become Prime Minister Ordinarily, the Sovereign decides who should become Prime Minister Ordinarily, the leader of the party that has the most seats in the House of Commons becomes the Prime Minister Question 5How many Members of Parliament does each riding elect? Up to two Two Five One Question 6What do we call a government that holds at least half the seats in the House of Commons? A ruling government A big government A half-plus government A majority government Question 7What is a "by-law"? A law that only affect the local community where it is made A law that is only for a single province A law that is made "by" the people A law that is made "by" the government Question 8Who puts ballots in the ballot box? The poll clerk The candidate The person who is voting An official from the government Question 9After the polling stations close, who counts the ballots? Election officers Vote officials The candidates Scrutineers Question 10What are the names of the major federal political parties in Canada? The Federalists, the Democratic Party, and the Separatists The Conservatives, the New Democratic Party, and the Liberals The Social Democrats, the National Socialists, and the National Party The Democrats and the Republicans Question 11How is the Member of Parliament for an electoral district chosen? The candidate who is part of the winning party becomes the Member of Parliament for that electoral district The candidate who receives the most votes becomes the Member of Parliament for that electoral district, if the Prime Minister approves The candidate who receives the most votes 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 Question 12Who do Members of Parliament represent? The represent themselves The people in their ridings, as well as all Canadians Only the people in their ridings The party that they belong to Question 13Who is allowed to watch you vote? A translator A family member An election official Nobody Question 14In addition to the mayor, who else is part of local councils? Members of Parliament (MPs) Members of Local Government (MLGs) Councillors, or aldermen Assistant Mayors Question 15Who can question the decisions of the Cabinet? The Prime Minister and the Cabinet The Senate All Members of Parliament Only the Official Opposition
What are Cabinet ministers responsible for?
Where do the people who are elected in federal elections represent the people who voted for them?
Are federal elections always held at the same time?
After an election, how is the Prime Minister chosen?
How many Members of Parliament does each riding elect?
What do we call a government that holds at least half the seats in the House of Commons?
What is a "by-law"?
Who puts ballots in the ballot box?
After the polling stations close, who counts the ballots?
What are the names of the major federal political parties in Canada?
How is the Member of Parliament for an electoral district chosen?
Who do Members of Parliament represent?
Who is allowed to watch you vote?
In addition to the mayor, who else is part of local councils?
Who can question the decisions of the Cabinet?
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