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Elections Flashcards

1
Q

When Canadians vote during a federal election, where does the winning candidate need to go?

A

Ottawa.

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2
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Can voters choose to elect the same person again?

A

Yes

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3
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What is another name for Members of the House of Commons?

A

Members of Parliament or MPS.

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4
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How often are federal elections held?

A

Every four years.

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5
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What month and day do elections happen?

A

The third Monday in October.

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6
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Who does the Prime Minister have to ask if he wants an earlier election?

A

The Governor General.

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7
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How many electoral districts does Canada currently have?

A

338

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8
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What is another name for an electoral district?

A

Riding or constituency.

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9
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What is the definition of an electoral district?

A

A federal electoral district is a geographical area represented by a Member of Parliament.

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10
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How many MPs can be elected in each electoral district?

A

1

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11
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What are the people who are competing for an elected position called?

A

Candidates

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12
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After an election, which party forms the government?

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The party with the most seats in the House of Commons forms the government.

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13
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When does a minority government occur?

A

When no one political party has the majority of the seats.

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14
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Who chooses cabinet ministers?

A

The Prime Minister.

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15
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Who is Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition?

A

The opposition party with the most members in the House of Commons

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16
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What is a political party?

A

A group of people who have similar ideas about how their city, province or country should be governed

17
Q

What are the 4 major political parties in the House of Commons?

A

The Conservative Party, the Liberal Party, the New Democratic Party (NDP), and the Bloc Quebecois.

18
Q

How old does a person have to be to vote?

A

18

19
Q

Who is entitled to vote in Canadian federal elections?

A

A Canadian citizen who is at least 18 years old on voting day and is on the voter’s list.

20
Q

Who makes the voters’ list?

A

Elections Canada.

21
Q

What is the list of voters made by Elections Canada called?

A

National Register of Electors

22
Q

What happens immediately after the polling stations close?

A

Elections officers count the ballots.

23
Q

How are Members of Parliament chosen?

A

By secret ballot.

24
Q

In Canada, are you obliged to tell other people how you voted?

A

No

25
Q

When you go to vote on election day, what do you do?

A

Bring the voter information card and proof of your identity and address - choose the candidate that you want to vote for and mark an “X” - you should fold the ballot and give it to the people who are working at the polling station – after the poll official will tears off the ballot number and gives your ballot back to you, you can put it in the ballot box.

26
Q

What should you bring with you to the voting place?

A

A voter information card. You also need to bring one piece of government issued photo identification (such as a driver’s licence or passport) with you to the voting place.

27
Q

Can you still vote if your name is not on the voters’ list?

A

Yes

28
Q

Where can you find election results?

A

You can find election results on television or online at Elections Canada.

29
Q

Who is responsible for conducting an election?

A

A returning officer.

30
Q

What is an enumerator?

A

A person who goes door to door

31
Q

What is a voting station?

A

The table inside the voting place where a voter receives his/her ballot.

32
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Someone will come to your door before a provincial election. They will ask for the names of eligible voters who live in your home. What are they called?

A

Enumerators

33
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What is a ballot?

A

A piece of paper.

34
Q

What is a municipal electoral area called?

A

A ward.

35
Q

What is a provincial electoral area called?

A

An electoral division.

36
Q

What is a federal electoral area called?

A

A constituency or riding.

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