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Question 1How many electoral districts are there in Canada at this time? 318 803 288 338 Question 2After an election, how is the government chosen? 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 Governor General decides which party should form the government Ordinarily, the Members of Parliament who have just been elected decide who should form the government Ordinarily, the Sovereign decides which party should form the government Question 3Who are the leaders of First Nations groups? Council of Leaders Band chiefs and councillors Federal government liaison officers Indian Agents Question 4Where are election results announced? In Ottawa At the polling stations Radio and television, in the newspapers, and on the Internet At City Hall Question 5What are the people who are elected in federal elections called? Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) Members of Parliament (MPs) Members of the House of Assembly (MHAs) Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) Question 6Who can make you tell them how you voted? Nobody Your boss A family member A translator Question 7What phrase do we use to refer to the fact that the Prime Minister and the ministers of the Crown must have the support of the majority of the Members of Parliament? They must have the confederation of the majority of the MPs They must have the support of the majority of the MPs They must have the confidence of the majority of the MPs They must have the allowance of the majority of the MPs Question 8What happens when the majority of the Members of Parliament vote against a major government decision? The party in power must try again and again until they get the result they want The government cannot move forward until that bill is approved by the House of Commons The party in power is embarrassed, and they must try to regain the support of the Members of Parliament The party in power is defeated, which usually results in new elections Question 9What can you do if you are a Canadian citizen, but your name is not on the voters' list? You can be added to the voters' list, but only if you apply at least one week before the election You can be added to the voters' list, even on election day Nothing; you cannot vote in the election You can launch a formal protest against Elections Canada Question 10After an election, how is the Prime Minister chosen? Ordinarily, the Governor General decides who should become Prime Minister Ordinarily, the Sovereign decides who should become Prime Minister Ordinarily, the Members of Parliament who have just been elected decide who should be Prime Minister Ordinarily, the leader of the party that has the most seats in the House of Commons becomes the Prime Minister Question 11What is another term for "mayor" that some municipalities use? Mayor-elect Local boss Councilman Reeve Question 12What is the piece of paper you vote on called? Ballot Polling station paper Selecting paper Vote paper Question 13Are 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 except in time of war No; the government can call an early election if the Governor General approves Yes; the schedule can not be changed Question 14What can you do if you know that you will be unable to vote on election day? Nothing; you cannot vote in the election You can phone the government on election day to vote You can vote at an advance poll You can ask a family member to vote for you Question 15What is an electoral district? A geographical area represented by a Member of Parliament (MP) A geographical area based on language that is represented by a Member of Parliament (MP) A geographical area represented by the Prime Minister A geographical area represented by a leader who is chosen by a political party
How many electoral districts are there in Canada at this time?
After an election, how is the government chosen?
Who are the leaders of First Nations groups?
Where are election results announced?
What are the people who are elected in federal elections called?
Who can make you tell them how you voted?
What phrase do we use to refer to the fact that the Prime Minister and the ministers of the Crown must have the support of the majority of the Members of Parliament?
What happens when the majority of the Members of Parliament vote against a major government decision?
What can you do if you are a Canadian citizen, but your name is not on the voters' list?
After an election, how is the Prime Minister chosen?
What is another term for "mayor" that some municipalities use?
What is the piece of paper you vote on called?
Are federal elections always held at the same time?
What can you do if you know that you will be unable to vote on election day?
What is an electoral district?
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