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?

The ruling party secures fewer MP seats than all opposition parties combined Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of Cabinet Ministers in Canada?

Providing essential federal services with oversight and advocacy Signup and view all the answers

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

Overseeing parliamentary conduct and debate Signup and view all the answers

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

They and the political party they represent are given a seat in parliament Signup and view all the answers

How is the winner of the Canadian election determined?

By the political party that elects the most MPs to geographic ridings Signup and view all the answers

Who becomes the Prime Minister of Canada after an election?

The leader of the winning party Signup and view all the answers

What key lesson was learned from the 1993 Canadian election?

Canadian democracy is accessible for 'protest parties' Signup and view all the answers

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

Debt and regional nationalism 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?

Concerns about affordability, debt, and regional nationalism Signup and view all the answers

Elections Process in Canada

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

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

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

What happens in a Minority government in Canada?

What is the main responsibility of Cabinet Ministers in Canada?

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

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

How is the winner of the Canadian election determined?

Who becomes the Prime Minister of Canada after an election?

What key lesson was learned from the 1993 Canadian election?

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

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

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