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Question 1What is the most common name for the group of people who make local laws? Local government Municipal lawyers Council Localers Question 2What three conditions must be met for a person to be eligible to vote in a federal election or a referendum? Canadian citizen, 21 years or older, on the voters' list Canadian citizen, 21 years or older, voted in the last election Canadian citizen, 18 years or older, on the voters' list Canadian citizen, 18 years or older, voted in the last election Question 3Where can you find information about the times and places of advance polls? On your voter information card Go to the normal polling station any time in the week before the election There will be ads on the TV and radio You can vote at an advance poll at City Hall Question 4Who can make you tell them how you voted? Nobody A family member Your boss A translator Question 5Where does the voters' list come from? From a list of people who paid taxes the previous year From the National Register of Electors From the political party in power at the time Each riding makes and keeps its own list Question 6During a federal elections, what is the maximum number of candidates in one riding? Ten Fifteen Four There is no limit Question 7What 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 8Who decides if there is to be an early election? The Sovereign The Supreme Court The Governor General The Prime Minister Question 9How many electoral districts are there in Canada at this time? 338 288 318 803 Question 10What is another term for "Ministers of the Crown"? Cabinet Elected Officials Government Leaders Members of Parliament (MPs) Question 11Which term describes the political parties that do not form the government? Government in Waiting Opposition parties Other Parties Non-government Members of Parliament (NMPs) Question 12When an election is called, who does Elections Canada mail a voter information card to? Every person living in Canada Every citizen in Canada Everybody whose name is on the National Register of Electors Everybody over the age of 18 in Canada Question 13What 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 ask a family member to vote for you You can vote at an advance poll Question 14In addition to the mayor, who else is part of local councils? Members of Parliament (MPs) Councillors, or aldermen Assistant Mayors Members of Local Government (MLGs) Question 15What do we call a government that does not hold at least half the seats in the House of Commons? A small government A temporary government A minority government A supported government
What is the most common name for the group of people who make local laws?
What three conditions must be met for a person to be eligible to vote in a federal election or a referendum?
Where can you find information about the times and places of advance polls?
Who can make you tell them how you voted?
Where does the voters' list come from?
During a federal elections, what is the maximum number of candidates in one riding?
What happens when the majority of the Members of Parliament vote against a major government decision?
Who decides if there is to be an early election?
How many electoral districts are there in Canada at this time?
What is another term for "Ministers of the Crown"?
Which term describes the political parties that do not form the government?
When an election is called, who does Elections Canada mail a voter information card to?
What can you do if you know that you will be unable to vote on election day?
In addition to the mayor, who else is part of local councils?
What do we call a government that does not hold at least half the seats in the House of Commons?
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