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What type of government is formed when the winning political party secures more MP seats than all opposition parties combined?
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?
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?
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?
What is the main responsibility of the Speaker of the House?
What happens when the Governor General prorogues parliament?
What happens when the Governor General prorogues parliament?
Why is having a majority government beneficial in passing legislation?
Why is having a majority government beneficial in passing legislation?
What happens after the official period of voting in Canadian federal elections?
What happens after the official period of voting in Canadian federal elections?
How are MP candidates granted seats in the Canadian parliament?
How are MP candidates granted seats in the Canadian parliament?
What determines the winner of a Canadian federal election?
What determines the winner of a Canadian federal election?
What event influenced voters to support new parties in the 1993 Canadian federal election?
What event influenced voters to support new parties in the 1993 Canadian federal election?
In 1993, why did citizens in Western Canada and Quebec vote for new parties?
In 1993, why did citizens in Western Canada and Quebec vote for new parties?
How did Canadian democracy prove itself during the 1993 election?
How did Canadian democracy prove itself during the 1993 election?
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