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Question 1Which term describes the opposition party that has more seats than any other opposition party? Other Parties Government in Waiting Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition Non-government Members of Parliament (NMPs) 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, voted in the last election Canadian citizen, 18 years or older, on the voters' list Canadian citizen, 21 years or older, on the voters' list Canadian citizen, 18 years or older, voted in the last election Question 3Which term describes the political parties that do not form the government? Opposition parties Non-government Members of Parliament (NMPs) Other Parties Government in Waiting Question 4When are federal elections normally held? 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 two years following the most recent general election The third Monday in October every year Question 5Who is allowed to watch you vote? An election official A family member A translator Nobody Question 6What is an electoral district? A geographical area based on language that is represented by a Member of Parliament (MP) A geographical area represented by a Member of Parliament (MP) A geographical area represented by a leader who is chosen by a political party A geographical area represented by the Prime Minister Question 7What can you do if you know that you will be unable to vote on election day? You can ask a family member to vote for you Nothing; you cannot vote in the election You can vote at an advance poll You can phone the government on election day to vote Question 8How many Members of Parliament does each riding elect? Five One Up to two Two Question 9Who can make you tell them how you voted? A family member Nobody A translator Your boss Question 10What is another term for "Ministers of the Crown"? Members of Parliament (MPs) Government Leaders Elected Officials Cabinet Question 11Where are election results announced? In Ottawa At the polling stations Radio and television, in the newspapers, and on the Internet At City Hall Question 12What are the people who are elected in federal elections called? Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) Members of Parliament (MPs) Members of the House of Assembly (MHAs) Question 13What can you do if you do not receive a voter information card? Call your local elections office to ensure that you are on the voters' list You can launch a formal protest against Elections Canada Nothing; you cannot vote in the election You can be added to the voters' list, but only if you apply at least one week before the election Question 14What 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 allowance of the majority of the MPs They must have the confidence of the majority of the MPs They must have the confederation of the majority of the MPs They must have the support of the majority of the MPs Question 15Is 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 No; you must also have proof of your identity and address, and a family member who can vouch for you Yes
Which term describes the opposition party that has more seats than any other opposition party?
What three conditions must be met for a person to be eligible to vote in a federal election or a referendum?
Which term describes the political parties that do not form the government?
When are federal elections normally held?
Who is allowed to watch you vote?
What is an electoral district?
What can you do if you know that you will be unable to vote on election day?
How many Members of Parliament does each riding elect?
Who can make you tell them how you voted?
What is another term for "Ministers of the Crown"?
Where are election results announced?
What are the people who are elected in federal elections called?
What can you do if you do not receive a voter information card?
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?
Is your voter information card all you need to be allowed to vote?
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