Quiz 6: Federal Elections By CC Test Kit | July 27, 2014 - 12:18 am |September 20, 2017 Practice Question 1What 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 2Who are the leaders of First Nations groups? Band chiefs and councillors Council of Leaders Indian Agents Federal government liaison officers Question 3Which of these words best describes the type of ballot we use in Canada? Chad Public Voting Secret Question 4Who are the people in the Cabinet? The Cabinet ministers The Cabinet minsters, the Prime Minister, and the Governor General All Members of Parliament The Cabinet minsters and the Prime Minister Question 5When are federal elections normally held? The third Monday in October every two years following the most recent general election 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 year Question 6What 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, even on election day You can be added to the voters' list, but only if you apply at least one week before the election Nothing; you cannot vote in the election You can launch a formal protest against Elections Canada Question 7After 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 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 Question 8What is an electoral district? A geographical area represented by a leader who is chosen by a political party 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 Question 9What does it mean to "run" in an election? You ask the leader of the party to choose you You ask party members to vote for you You ask voters to vote for you You hope that nobody else wants to do that job Question 10What is the role of the Official Opposition? To encourage the Governor General to call new elections To always do the opposite of what the government does To bring the government down To peacefully oppose or try to improve government proposals Question 11After the polling stations close, who counts the ballots? Election officers Scrutineers The candidates Vote officials Question 12Which of these areas are local governments responsible for? Policing, the military, and firefighting Education, Health Care, and property rights Urban planning, streets and roads, and garbage removal Environment, snow removal, and national defence Question 13Is your voter information card all you need to be allowed to vote? No; you must also have proof of your identity and your most recent tax return No; you must also have proof of your identity and address Yes No; you must also have proof of your identity and address, and a family member who can vouch for you Question 14Which term describes the political parties that do not form the government? Non-government Members of Parliament (NMPs) Government in Waiting Other Parties Opposition parties Question 15Who may run in federal elections? Anybody who is living in Canada who is 18 years of age or older Canadian citizens who are 18 years of age or older Canadian citizens who were born in Canada Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are 18 years of age or older Quiz 6: Federal Elections was last modified: September 20th, 2017 by CC Test Kit Bookmark the permalink.
