Quiz 6: Federal Elections By CC Test Kit | July 27, 2014 - 12:18 am |September 20, 2017 Practice Question 1What is another term for "mayor" that some municipalities use? Local boss Reeve Mayor-elect Councilman Question 2What are the names of the major federal political parties in Canada? The Democrats and the Republicans The Social Democrats, the National Socialists, and the National Party The Conservatives, the New Democratic Party, and the Liberals The Federalists, the Democratic Party, and the Separatists Question 3Where are election results announced? In Ottawa At City Hall At the polling stations Radio and television, in the newspapers, and on the Internet Question 4What is a referendum? An important matter that all citizens have the right to vote on An important matter where all citizens vote through their MP A vote within a single electoral where all citizens vote directly on an important matter A vote within a single electoral district to choose a Member of Parliament Question 5What are the people who are elected in federal elections called? Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) Members of the House of Assembly (MHAs) Members of Parliament (MPs) Question 6What is another word for "local" government? Municipal government Provincial government Government for the people Small government Question 7What can you do if you do not receive a voter information card? 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 Call your local elections office to ensure that you are on the voters' list Question 8After 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 Governor General decides who should become Prime Minister Ordinarily, the Members of Parliament who have just been elected decide who should be Prime Minister Ordinarily, the Sovereign decides who should become Prime Minister Question 9What do we call a government that holds at least half the seats in the House of Commons? A majority government A ruling government A big government A half-plus government Question 10Are federal elections always held at the same time? Yes; the schedule can not be changed Yes; the schedule can not be changed except in time of war No; the government can call an early election if the Governor General approves No; the government can call an early election if it wishes Question 11Who puts ballots in the ballot box? The candidate The poll clerk The person who is voting An official from the government 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 over the age of 18 in Canada Everybody whose name is on the National Register of Electors Question 13Which of these best describes the responsibilities of the Cabinet? They propose all new laws They prepare the budget and propose most new laws They control all of the money that government spends They must keep the House of Commons happy Question 14What are the people who run in an election called? Vote getters Party representatives Candidates Hopefuls Question 15After an election, how is the government chosen? Ordinarily, the political party with the most seats in the House of Commons is invited by the Governor General to form the government Ordinarily, the Sovereign decides which party should form the government Ordinarily, the Members of Parliament who have just been elected decide who should form the government Ordinarily, the Governor General decides which party should form the government Quiz 6: Federal Elections was last modified: September 20th, 2017 by CC Test Kit Bookmark the permalink.
