Federal Elections
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Federal Elections
What other name is used for the members who sit in the House of Commons?
About this category
In a federal election Canadians choose the people who represent them in the House of Commons — the members of Parliament (MPs). This chapter covers who may vote and run, how the secret ballot works, how a government is formed and kept in office, and how the provincial, territorial, municipal and First Nations levels of government divide up responsibilities.
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Sample questions
You must be 21 years old to vote in a Canadian federal election.
Answer: False
How long do the Prime Minister and the governing party continue to run the government?
Answer: As long as a majority of MPs continue to support them
What usually happens when a majority of MPs vote against a major government decision?
Answer: The government is defeated and the Prime Minister usually asks the Governor General to call an election
Who is responsible for running the federal government departments?
Answer: Cabinet ministers
The Prime Minister is elected directly by all Canadian voters.
Answer: False
What does MLA stand for?
Answer: Member of the Legislative Assembly
Which of the following responsibilities is shared between the federal and the provincial and territorial governments?
Answer: Immigration
Which of the following is a federal responsibility?
Answer: International trade
Which level of government is responsible for citizenship and criminal justice?
Answer: Federal
What role do provincial, regional and national Aboriginal organizations play?
Answer: They give First Nations, Métis and Inuit a voice in dealing with the federal, provincial and territorial governments