Federal Elections
Question 1 of 65
What is a minority government?
a. The party in power holds less than half of the seats in the House of Commons
b. The party in power holds less than half of the seats in the House of Commons and the Senate
c. The party in power holds at least half of the seats in the House of Commons
d. The party in power holds at least half of the seats in the Senate
Question 2 of 65
What is written on an election ballot?
a. The names of the candidates in your election district
b. Who you should vote for
c. The date and time you are allowed to vote
d. Where you should vote
Question 3 of 65
How are Members of Parliament chosen?
a. Elected by senators
b. Elected by the Prime Minister
c. Chosen by the Queen (or King)
d. Elected by Canadian citizens
Question 4 of 65
A Canadian citizen has the right to ____ in federal elections.
a. Vote
b. Know how to register as a voter
c. Be a candidate
d. All of the above
Question 5 of 65
Which of the following are responsibilities of local government?
a. Education, foreign policy, and transportation
b. Health care, natural resources, and transportation
c. National defense, health care, and transportation
d. Social and community health, snow removal, and transportation
Question 6 of 65
Who has the right to ask you whom you voted for?
a. No one.
b. Any other Canadian.
c. Your local MP.
d. The Prime Minister.
Question 7 of 65
Which level of government in Canada passes laws known as 'by-laws'?
a. Provincial government
b. Municipal governments
c. Federal government
d. Territorial governments
Question 8 of 65
Who can ask the Governor General to call an early federal election?
a. The Supreme Court
b. The Senate
c. The King or Queen
d. The Prime Minister
Question 9 of 65
What should you do if you don't receive a voter information card before an election?
a. Call your local municipality
b. Go to your nearest polling station on election day
c. Assume you were not chosen to vote
d. Contact Elections Canada
Question 10 of 65
What are political parties that are not in power called?
a. Tea parties
b. Opposition parties
c. Rival parties
d. Opponent parties
Question 11 of 65
How is the Prime Minister chosen?
a. Members of Parliament vote to select the Prime Minister
b. The Governor General and the Senate appoint the Prime Minister
c. The King or Queen appoints the Prime Minister
d. The leader of the party with the most elected Members of Parliament becomes Prime Minister
Question 12 of 65
When must federal elections be held?
a. Whenever the Prime Minister calls an election.
b. About every four years.
c. When MPs want a new Prime Minister.
d. On the third Monday in October every four years following the most recent general election.
Question 13 of 65
How many electoral districts are there in Canada?
a. 178
b. 20
c. 308
d. 99
Question 14 of 65
Which party becomes the Official Opposition?
a. The party selected by the Prime Minister
b. The party receiving the fewest votes
c. The party with the second-most votes
d. Any independent candidate
Question 15 of 65
A Member of Parliament from Montreal announces that she will spend her weekend in her electoral district. This means she will be:
a. In her office on Parliament Hill
b. In the part of Montreal where she was elected
c. Visiting the province of Quebec
d. Going on vacation
Question 16 of 65
How is the government formed after a federal election?
a. Each province elects one representative to form the government. The Queen (or King) then chooses the Prime Minister
b. The Governor General selects a party and a Prime Minister to run the government
c. The party with the most elected representatives becomes the governing party. The leader of this party becomes the Prime Minister
d. The party with the most elected representatives becomes the governing party. The Queen (or King) chooses the Prime Minister from this party
Question 17 of 65
After a federal election, which party forms the new government?
a. The party with the most elected representatives becomes the governing party.
b. The Queen (or King) selects a party to run the government.
c. The Premiers of each province select a party to run the government.
d. The Governor General proposes a law allowing elected officials to form the government.
Question 18 of 65
In Canada, are you required to tell others how you voted?
a. Yes, if your family asks.
b. Yes, if your Member of Parliament asks.
c. No, but you may choose to discuss how you voted with others.
d. Yes, if the Lieutenant Governor asks.
Question 19 of 65
Who do Canadians vote for in a federal election?
a. A candidate they want to represent them in Parliament.
b. All candidates in their electoral district.
c. The best speaker running an election campaign.
d. Someone to become the Premier of the province.
Question 20 of 65
When is Canada's fixed federal election date?
a. The third Friday in September every four years after the most recent election
b. There is no fixed date for Canada's federal election
c. March 3rd every five years after the last election
d. The third Monday in October every four years after the most recent election
Question 21 of 65
Who do Members of Parliament represent?
a. Everyone who lives in their electoral district
b. Everyone who lives in their neighbourhood
c. Everyone who lives in their province
d. Everyone in Northern Canada
Question 22 of 65
What is the role of opposition parties?
a. To ensure reports about the current government are sent to the King or Queen
b. To supervise the government
c. To oppose or try to improve government proposals
d. To regulate government proposals
Question 23 of 65
What is an electoral district?
a. A geographical area where politicians reside
b. An area where politicians work
c. A geographical area represented by a member of the House of Commons
d. The area where voting takes place in your locality
Question 24 of 65
What do you mark on a federal election ballot?
a. A checkmark
b. An 'X'
c. A sticker
d. A thumbprint
Question 25 of 65
What does the Register of Electors contain?
a. A list of all Canadian citizens who are qualified to vote in federal elections and referendums
b. A list of people who are willing to vote in elections and referendums
c. A list of people who voted for the opposition party in the previous election
d. A list of people who are not allowed to vote
Question 26 of 65
What is a Voter Information Card?
a. A list that tells you who the candidates are in your electoral district
b. A letter that lets you know the voting schedule
c. A form that tells you where and when to vote
d. A card that lets you register for voting
Question 27 of 65
When does a federal election have to be held under legislation passed by Parliament?
a. When the Queen (or King) wants to replace the Prime Minister
b. Within 4 years of the most recent election
c. Within 5 years of the last election
d. The Prime Minister can call the election anytime at his own will
Question 28 of 65
What does voting by secret ballot mean?
a. No one can watch you vote except the election officer
b. The voter should not tell anyone whom they voted for
c. Only the candidate you vote for can watch your marked ballot
d. No one can watch you vote or look at your marked ballot
Question 29 of 65
Who has the right to run as a candidate in federal elections?
a. Any man who is at least 18 years old
b. Any Canadian citizen who is at least 18 years old
c. Canadian citizens and landed immigrants
d. A Canadian citizen who is 16 years or older
Question 30 of 65
What does it mean for a political party to "be in power"?
a. To gain the approval of the Queen (or King)
b. To have the most elected representatives
c. To generate electricity
d. To hold the nuclear button
Question 31 of 65
What is a ballot?
a. A form that tells you when and where to vote
b. A dance
c. A form for voting
d. A form to count the number of votes
Question 32 of 65
What is a polling station?
a. Place where you vote
b. Campaign offices for candidates
c. Place where votes are counted
d. Member of Parliament's constituency
Question 33 of 65
Which of the following criteria gives a Canadian the right to vote?
a. Owning a house
b. Being on the official voters list
c. Having a driver’s license
d. Being an immigrant
Question 34 of 65
What does the National Register of Electors contain?
a. A database of landed immigrants
b. A database of Canadian citizens at least 18 years of age who are qualified to vote in federal elections and referendums
c. A database of all Canadian citizens
d. A database of Canadian taxpayers
Question 35 of 65
What is the voting procedure in Canada?
a. Whichever way you like
b. Online
c. Secret ballot
d. Open ballot
Question 36 of 65
Federal elections are carried out to elect which of the following?
a. Premier
b. Prime Minister
c. Member of Parliament
d. Senator
Question 37 of 65
Which of the following describes two responsibilities of provincial or territorial governments?
a. Policing and citizenship
b. Policing and firefighting
c. National defense and highways
d. Education and health care
Question 38 of 65
Which of the following describes two responsibilities of the federal government?
a. National defense and foreign policy
b. National defense and firefighting
c. Citizenship and maintaining highways
d. Health care and education
Question 39 of 65
Who represents an electoral district?
a. The Commissioner
b. The Governor General
c. The Lieutenant Governor
d. A Member of Parliament
Question 40 of 65
Which of the following is a responsibility of the provinces?
a. Defence
b. Foreign Policy
c. Currency
d. Education
Question 41 of 65
What information can be found on a voter information card?
a. Confirms that your name is on the voters’ list
b. States when you vote
c. States where you vote
d. All answers correct
Question 42 of 65
The municipal government is responsible for which of the following?
a. Natural resources
b. Currency
c. Garbage removal
d. Highways
Question 43 of 65
How often are federal elections held?
a. Every five years
b. Every six years
c. Every seven years
d. Every four years
Question 44 of 65
What do we need to bring with us to vote?
a. None of these
b. Voter information card, voter identity, and proof of address
c. Credit card
d. Ballot paper
Question 45 of 65
What is the minimum voting age for federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal elections?
a. 18
b. 19
c. 21
d. 16
Question 46 of 65
What are the main functions of the Cabinet?
a. Natural resources
b. Navigation
c. To prepare the budget and propose new laws
d. Defense
Question 47 of 65
What are the Prime Minister and Cabinet Ministers together called?
a. The Government
b. The Cabinet
c. The House of Commons
d. The Senate
Question 48 of 65
When asked, who must you tell who you voted for in a federal election?
a. A police officer
b. No one
c. Your employer
d. An Elections Canada official
Question 49 of 65
Which one is the duty of the Governor General?
a. He/she selects the Prime Minister.
b. He/she is responsible for the defense of the country.
c. After an election, he/she invites the party who has the most votes to form the new government.
d. He/she manages the federal budget.
Question 50 of 65
How many members are there in the House of Commons?
a. 338
b. 310
c. 270
d. 295
Question 51 of 65
What are your representatives on the school board called?
a. Trustee
b. Principal
c. Inspector
d. Teacher
Question 52 of 65
What is the head of the city called?
a. Mayor
b. Councillor
c. Alderman
d. Premier
Question 53 of 65
Alderman represents you in the ____ government.
a. Federal
b. Provincial
c. None of the above
d. Municipal
Question 54 of 65
How many years do Municipal Politicians serve in office?
a. Two years
b. Three years
c. Five years
d. Four years
Question 55 of 65
How many votes can a voter have in a federal election?
a. It does not matter
b. Three
c. One
d. Two
Question 56 of 65
Where do you go to vote?
a. Polling station
b. City hall
c. Police station
d. Fire station
Question 57 of 65
If you are unable to vote on election day, you should try to ____.
a. Poll in advance
b. Forget it
c. Vote the next day after election
d. Vote a week later
Question 58 of 65
What do the enumerators do?
a. Collect voter's ballots
b. Pick up voter's to polling station
c. Collect voter's name
d. Collect voter's tax
Question 59 of 65
You can vote in advance if:
a. All of the above
b. You are elderly
c. You know you will not be able to vote on Election Day
d. Sick and physically disabled
Question 60 of 65
Which political party is currently in power at the federal level?
a. Green Party
b. Liberal Party
c. Conservative Party
d. New Democratic Party
Question 61 of 65
You can also be added to the voters' list on the day of the election?
a. True
b. False
Question 62 of 65
The laws passed by the Municipal government that only affect the local community are called:
a. Motion
b. Bill
c. Act
d. By-laws
Question 63 of 65
The voter information card tells you when and where you can vote?
a. True
b. False
Question 64 of 65
In Canada, your vote is secret?
a. True
b. False
Question 65 of 65
Who is entitled to vote in Canadian federal elections?
a. Anyone living in Canada who is at least 18 years old on voting day and on the voters' list
b. Anyone living in Canada who is at least 16 years old on voting day and on the voters' list
c. A Canadian citizen who is at least 18 years old on voting day and on the voters' list
d. A Canadian citizen who is at least 16 years old on voting day and on the voters' list