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Question 1Which term describes the political parties that do not form the government? Other Parties Opposition parties Non-government Members of Parliament (NMPs) Government in Waiting Question 2Where do the people who are elected in federal elections represent the people who voted for them? In the Houses of Parliament In the Governing Body In the House of Commons In the Senate Question 3How many Members of Parliament does each riding elect? Five One Two Up to two Question 4What do we call a government that does not hold at least half the seats in the House of Commons? A temporary government A minority government A supported government A small government Question 5When an election is called, who does Elections Canada mail a voter information card to? Everybody whose name is on the National Register of Electors Everybody over the age of 18 in Canada Every person living in Canada Every citizen in Canada Question 6In addition to the mayor, who else is part of local councils? Assistant Mayors Members of Parliament (MPs) Councillors, or aldermen Members of Local Government (MLGs) Question 7Who can question the decisions of the Cabinet? The Prime Minister and the Cabinet The Senate All Members of Parliament Only the Official Opposition Question 8What do we call a government that holds at least half the seats in the House of Commons? A big government A majority government A ruling government A half-plus government Question 9Where can you find information about the times and places of advance polls? On your voter information card There will be ads on the TV and radio You can vote at an advance poll at City Hall Go to the normal polling station any time in the week before the election Question 10What is the most common name for the group of people who make local laws? Municipal lawyers Localers Council Local government Question 11Which of these best describes the responsibilities of the Cabinet? They control all of the money that government spends They must keep the House of Commons happy They prepare the budget and propose most new laws They propose all new laws Question 12What information is on a voter information card? The names and the opinions of the different political parties Where and when you vote and the number you call if you require an interpreter or other special services The fact that your name is on the National Register of Electors Where and when you vote Question 13During a federal elections, what is the maximum number of candidates in one riding? There is no limit Fifteen Four Ten Question 14When an election is called, what does Elections Canada mail to each person on the Voters' List? A political survey A voter card A voter registration card A voter information card Question 15Who do Members of Parliament represent? The people in their ridings, as well as all Canadians Only the people in their ridings The represent themselves The party that they belong to
Which term describes the political parties that do not form the government?
Where do the people who are elected in federal elections represent the people who voted for them?
How many Members of Parliament does each riding elect?
What do we call a government that does not hold at least half the seats in the House of Commons?
When an election is called, who does Elections Canada mail a voter information card to?
In addition to the mayor, who else is part of local councils?
Who can question the decisions of the Cabinet?
What do we call a government that holds at least half the seats in the House of Commons?
Where can you find information about the times and places of advance polls?
What is the most common name for the group of people who make local laws?
Which of these best describes the responsibilities of the Cabinet?
What information is on a voter information card?
During a federal elections, what is the maximum number of candidates in one riding?
When an election is called, what does Elections Canada mail to each person on the Voters' List?
Who do Members of Parliament represent?
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