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Question 1When voting, what is the correct way to indicate the candidate you are voting for? Circle the candidate's name Mark an "X" next to the candidate's name Tell the poll clerk, who will then mark your choice Put a check mark next to the candidate's name Question 2What is another word for "local" government? Small government Municipal government Provincial government Government for the people Question 3What is the most common name for the group of people who make local laws? Municipal lawyers Localers Council Local government Question 4Who may run in federal elections? Anybody who is living in Canada who is 18 years of age or older Canadian citizens who were born in Canada Canadian citizens who are 18 years of age or older Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are 18 years of age or older Question 5Once you are at a polling station, where will you actually vote? There are different rooms to go in, depending which candidate you support In front of a poll clerk Behind a screen You must tell the poll clerk, who will then mark your choice Question 6After an election, how is the Prime Minister chosen? 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 leader of the party that has the most seats in the House of Commons becomes the Prime Minister Ordinarily, the Sovereign decides who should become Prime Minister Question 7Are federal elections always held at the same time? No; the government can call an early election if the Governor General approves Yes; the schedule can not be changed No; the government can call an early election if it wishes Yes; the schedule can not be changed except in time of war Question 8What are the people who run in an election called? Candidates Vote getters Party representatives Hopefuls Question 9During a federal elections, what is the maximum number of candidates in one riding? Ten Fifteen There is no limit Four Question 10What is a "by-law"? A law that only affect the local community where it is made A law that is made "by" the government A law that is made "by" the people A law that is only for a single province Question 11In 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 12Which term describes the political parties that do not form the government? Opposition parties Other Parties Non-government Members of Parliament (NMPs) Government in Waiting Question 13Who is allowed to watch you vote? An election official A translator Nobody A family member Question 14How many electoral districts are there in Canada at this time? 338 803 288 318 Question 15When an election is called, who does Elections Canada mail a voter information card to? Everybody whose name is on the National Register of Electors Every person living in Canada Every citizen in Canada Everybody over the age of 18 in Canada
When voting, what is the correct way to indicate the candidate you are voting for?
What is another word for "local" government?
What is the most common name for the group of people who make local laws?
Who may run in federal elections?
Once you are at a polling station, where will you actually vote?
After an election, how is the Prime Minister chosen?
Are federal elections always held at the same time?
What are the people who run in an election called?
During a federal elections, what is the maximum number of candidates in one riding?
What is a "by-law"?
In addition to the mayor, who else is part of local councils?
Which term describes the political parties that do not form the government?
Who is allowed to watch you vote?
How many electoral districts are there in Canada at this time?
When an election is called, who does Elections Canada mail a voter information card to?
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