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Question 1After an election, how is the Prime Minister chosen? Ordinarily, the leader of the party that has the most seats in the House of Commons becomes the Prime Minister Ordinarily, the Governor General decides who should become Prime Minister Ordinarily, the Members of Parliament who have just been elected decide who should be Prime Minister Ordinarily, the Sovereign decides who should become Prime Minister Question 2Who is allowed to watch you vote? A translator A family member Nobody An election official Question 3Who decides if there is to be an early election? The Supreme Court The Prime Minister The Governor General The Sovereign Question 4What is a "by-law"? A law that only affect the local community where it is made A law that is made "by" the people A law that is only for a single province A law that is made "by" the government Question 5When voting, what is the correct way to indicate the candidate you are voting for? Circle the candidate's name Put a check mark next to the candidate's name Mark an "X" next to the candidate's name Tell the poll clerk, who will then mark your choice Question 6During a federal elections, what is the maximum number of candidates in one riding? Fifteen There is no limit Four Ten Question 7What information is on a voter information card? Where and when you vote and the number you call if you require an interpreter or other special services The names and the opinions of the different political parties Where and when you vote The fact that your name is on the National Register of Electors Question 8Where are election results announced? Radio and television, in the newspapers, and on the Internet At City Hall At the polling stations In Ottawa Question 9What is the most common name for the group of people who make local laws? Council Localers Municipal lawyers Local government Question 10What are the people who are elected in federal elections called? Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) Members of the House of Assembly (MHAs) Members of Parliament (MPs) Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) Question 11What is another term for "mayor" that some municipalities use? Mayor-elect Councilman Reeve Local boss Question 12Who puts ballots in the ballot box? The poll clerk An official from the government The candidate The person who is voting Question 13After an election, how is the government chosen? Ordinarily, the Sovereign decides which party should form the government Ordinarily, the political party with the most seats in the House of Commons is invited by the Governor General to form the government Ordinarily, the Members of Parliament who have just been elected decide who should form the government Ordinarily, the Governor General decides which party should form the government Question 14An electoral district is also known as a: Election Area Local Place Constituency Locality Question 15What is a referendum? A vote within a single electoral where all citizens vote directly on an important matter A vote within a single electoral district to choose a Member of Parliament An important matter that all citizens have the right to vote on An important matter where all citizens vote through their MP
After an election, how is the Prime Minister chosen?
Who is allowed to watch you vote?
Who decides if there is to be an early election?
What is a "by-law"?
When voting, what is the correct way to indicate the candidate you are voting for?
During a federal elections, what is the maximum number of candidates in one riding?
What information is on a voter information card?
Where are election results announced?
What is the most common name for the group of people who make local laws?
What are the people who are elected in federal elections called?
What is another term for "mayor" that some municipalities use?
Who puts ballots in the ballot box?
After an election, how is the government chosen?
An electoral district is also known as a:
What is a referendum?
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