Federal Elections Flashcards
If an election isn’t called sooner, what is federal election day in Canada and how often must it occur?
Third Monday in October, no less than every 4 years
How many electoral districts are there in Canada?
308
What are the 3 requirements for voting in Canada
Canadian citizenship
18 years of age
registration on the voters’ list
Who maintains voter registration list, and what is that list called?
Elections Canada maintains the National Register of Electors
After election day ends, describe the steps leading up to determination of the new prime minister
Elections Canada publishes the results of the election
the Governor General invites the party with the most seats won to form a government
The leader of the dominant party becomes prime minister
What does it mean for a government to lose confidence
When the current government proposes a major issue, if they do not receive a majority of votes (ie pass the motion) the party in power is said to have lost confidence and must ask the governor general to call an election.
Who comprises the Cabinet?
The Prime Minister, and ministers he has appointed to oversee important areas of government, such as Defence.
Who is the opposition party in parliament?
the party that is not forming a government, but holds the next largest number of seats in parliament
