6. Elections and politics of Canada

Question 1

The piece of paper you vote on is known as

• A Ballot
• A voter’s list
• A voter information card
• A riding

Answer 1

• A Ballot

Question 2

Which federal political party is Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition?

• Green Party
• Conservative Party
• New Democratic Party
• Liberal Party of Canada

Answer 2

• New Democratic Party

Question 3

What is a majority government?

• When the party in power holds about one quarter of the seats in the House of Commons
• When the part in power holds at least half of the seats in the Senate
• When the party in power holds about one third of the seats in the House of Commons
• When the party in power holds at least half of the seats in the House of Commons

Answer 3

• When the party in power holds at least half of the seats in the House of Commons

Question 4

How many electoral districts are there in Canada?

• 305
• 803
• 338
• 300

Answer 4

• 338

Question 5

If you can’t vote on election day, how can you vote?

• On the Internet
• You can’t vote anymore
• After the election
• In advance polls or special ballot

Answer 5

• In advance polls or special ballot

Question 6

Name all the federal political parties in the House of Commons and their leaders

• NDP, Green, Liberal, Bloc Quebecois, Peoples’ Party
• Conservative, NDP, Liberal, Bloc Quebecois, Green Party
• Conservative, Green, Liberal, Bloc Quebecois
• Liberal, Conservative, NDP, Green, Peoples’ Party

Answer 6

• Conservative, NDP, Liberal, Bloc Quebecois, Green Party

Question 7

The Prime Minister and government ministers collectively are called what?

• The Cabinet
• The Board
• The Rulers
• The Collective

Answer 7

• The Cabinet