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Question 1What are Cabinet ministers responsible for? Running the federal government departments Running the province they come from Running all aspects of the federal government Running the Cabinet Question 2Who is allowed to watch you vote? A translator A family member Nobody An election official Question 3In addition to the mayor, who else is part of local councils? Assistant Mayors Councillors, or aldermen Members of Local Government (MLGs) Members of Parliament (MPs) Question 4Which term describes the opposition party that has more seats than any other opposition party? Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition Government in Waiting Non-government Members of Parliament (NMPs) Other Parties Question 5What is a "by-law"? 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 A law that only affect the local community where it is made Question 6When voting, what is the correct way to indicate the candidate you are voting for? Mark an "X" next to the candidate's name Put a check mark next to the candidate's name Circle the candidate's name Tell the poll clerk, who will then mark your choice Question 7What is another term for "mayor" that some municipalities use? Local boss Reeve Councilman Mayor-elect Question 8Who puts ballots in the ballot box? The person who is voting The poll clerk The candidate An official from the government Question 9What do we call a government that does not hold at least half the seats in the House of Commons? A temporary government A supported government A small government A minority government Question 10Why do you fold your ballot when you are finished voting? Once you fold your paper, your vote is official Once you fold your paper, you cannot change your vote To keep your choice secret from the poll clerk So that it fits in the ballot box more easily Question 11What is another word for "local" government? Provincial government Municipal government Government for the people Small government Question 12An electoral district is also known as a: Locality Local Place Election Area Riding Question 13What is a referendum? An important matter where all citizens vote through their MP An important matter that all citizens have the right to vote on A vote within a single electoral district to choose a Member of Parliament A vote within a single electoral where all citizens vote directly on an important matter Question 14When are federal elections normally held? The third Monday in October in years in which the Winter Olympics are held The third Monday in October every four years following the most recent general election The third Monday in October every two years following the most recent general election The third Monday in October every year Question 15What is the most common name for the group of people who make local laws? Council Local government Municipal lawyers Localers
What are Cabinet ministers responsible for?
Who is allowed to watch you vote?
In addition to the mayor, who else is part of local councils?
Which term describes the opposition party that has more seats than any other opposition party?
What is a "by-law"?
When voting, what is the correct way to indicate the candidate you are voting for?
What is another term for "mayor" that some municipalities use?
Who puts ballots in the ballot box?
What do we call a government that does not hold at least half the seats in the House of Commons?
Why do you fold your ballot when you are finished voting?
What is another word for "local" government?
An electoral district is also known as a:
What is a referendum?
When are federal elections normally held?
What is the most common name for the group of people who make local laws?
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