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Federal Elections
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Question 1 |
If you can’t vote on election day, how can you vote?
On the Internet | |
You can’t | |
After the election | |
In advance polls or special ballot |
Question 2 |
In order to run in a federal election you must be at least what age?
17 | |
21 | |
18 | |
19 |
Question 3 |
To vote in an election or referendum, how far must you register in advance?
You can register on the day | |
Four weeks in advance | |
Three weeks in advance | |
Two days in advance |
Question 4 |
To be valid, your vote has to consist of what drawn in the circle next to the name of your chosen candidate?
Y | |
X | |
Any symbol | |
A tick |
Question 5 |
How many people can run for office in a single electoral district?
48 | |
24 | |
As many as apply | |
12 |
Question 6 |
What are the laws passed by municipal governments that only affect the local community?
Town laws | |
Provincial laws | |
Regional laws | |
Bylaws |
Question 7 |
What is the piece of paper you vote on called?
A voter’s list | |
A ballot | |
A riding | |
A voter information card |
Question 8 |
The Prime Minister and government ministers collectively are called what?
The Collective | |
The Cabinet | |
The Board | |
The Rulers |
Question 9 |
Who is responsible for running government departments?
Cabinet ministers | |
Members of Parliament | |
Senators | |
Lieutenant Governors |
Question 10 |
Which of these is not a major political party in Canada?
The Liberal Party | |
The Labour Party | |
The Conservative Party | |
The New Democratic Party |
Question 11 |
In Federal Elections, Canadians vote for whom?
The Governor General | |
Members of the Senate | |
The Prime Minister | |
Members of the House of Commons |
Question 12 |
What do you call the political party with the second largest number of seats in the federal government?
Majority government | |
Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition | |
Minority government | |
The Cabinet |
Question 13 |
Which of these does not fall under the responsibilities of a municipal government?
Transportation | |
Agriculture | |
Snow removal | |
Recycling Programs |
Question 14 |
Who has the right to demand that you tell them how you voted in an election?
Nobody | |
The Prime Minister | |
The sovereign | |
Your MP |
Question 15 |
How many electoral districts (a.k.a. ridings or constituencies) are there in Canada?
208 | |
108 | |
308 | |
408 |
Question 16 |
Which of these maintains the National Register of Electors?
The House of Commons | |
Elections Canada | |
Provincial legislatures | |
The Governor General |
Question 17 |
Federal elections are held on the third Monday in which month?
November | |
October | |
June | |
March |
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