Elections Process in Canada

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What is the primary responsibility of the Prime Minister in Canada?

  • Overseeing the conduct and debate in Parliament
  • Representing Canada domestically and internationally (correct)
  • Appointing senators and controlling the agenda at government meetings
  • Ensuring government departments are functioning properly

In a Majority government in Canada, what advantage does the ruling party have?

  • Ability to reset parliament upon request
  • More freedom and ability to pass laws without compromise (correct)
  • Limited influence in parliamentary debates
  • Increased oversight over essential services

What role does the Governor General play in Canada's government?

  • Appointing cabinet ministers
  • Leader of Canada
  • Ensuring adherence to rules and regulations (correct)
  • Overseeing parliamentary conduct and debate

What happens in a Minority government in Canada?

<p>The ruling party secures fewer MP seats than all opposition parties combined (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of Cabinet Ministers in Canada?

<p>Providing essential federal services with oversight and advocacy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Speaker of the House in Canada?

<p>Overseeing parliamentary conduct and debate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the MP candidate once they receive enough votes in a riding?

<p>They and the political party they represent are given a seat in parliament (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the winner of the Canadian election determined?

<p>By the political party that elects the most MPs to geographic ridings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who becomes the Prime Minister of Canada after an election?

<p>The leader of the winning party (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What key lesson was learned from the 1993 Canadian election?

<p>Canadian democracy is accessible for 'protest parties' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a major issue in Canada during the 1993 election?

<p>Debt and regional nationalism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did citizens in Western Canada and Quebec break ranks with the Progressive Conservative party during the 1993 election?

<p>Concerns about affordability, debt, and regional nationalism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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