Elections Process Overview
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Elections Process Overview

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What type of government is formed when the winning political party secures more MP seats than all opposition parties combined?

  • Minority government
  • Majority government (correct)
  • Coalition government
  • Unitary government

    • Who is responsible for representing Canada both domestically and internationally?

  • Speaker of the House
  • Governor General
  • Cabinet Ministers
  • Prime Minister (correct)

    • What is the role of the Governor General in Canada's government?

  • Appointing cabinet ministers
  • Commander-in-chief of Canada (correct)
  • Overseeing parliamentary conduct
  • Leader of Canada

    • What is the main responsibility of the Speaker of the House?

    <p>Overseeing Parliamentary conduct and debate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when the Governor General prorogues parliament?

    <p>Resets the parliamentary session</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is having a majority government beneficial in passing legislation?

    <p>To have more seats than opposition parties combined</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens after the official period of voting in Canadian federal elections?

    <p>Votes are counted by machines and politically neutral volunteers and staff.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are MP candidates granted seats in the Canadian parliament?

    <p>By winning a majority of votes in their electoral riding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the winner of a Canadian federal election?

    <p>The candidate who wins the most ridings nationwide.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event influenced voters to support new parties in the 1993 Canadian federal election?

    <p>The increasing debt and unpopularity of the Progressive Conservative Party.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In 1993, why did citizens in Western Canada and Quebec vote for new parties?

    <p>To express discontent with affordability, debt, and regional issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Canadian democracy prove itself during the 1993 election?

    <p>By allowing citizens to express concerns through voting for new ideas and parties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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