Practice the “Federal Elections” Citizenship Test Topic
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The test is based on questions taken from Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship.
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You will be tested on federal elections, Members of Parliament (MPs), electoral districts (ridings), candidates, voting process and more.
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The test is a series of multiple choice questions.
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Reminder: To pass your real Canadian citizenship test, you will need to score at least 75% (15 of 20) in 45 minutes.
Who does an MP represent in the House of Commons?
Only the people who voted for them.
Everyone in their district, and all Canadians.
Only the Prime Minister's cabinet.
The provincial government.
An MP represents all citizens in their riding, whether they voted for them or not, as well as all Canadians.
How old must a Canadian be to run in a federal election?
16 years old.
18 years old or older.
21 years old.
25 years old.
Any Canadian citizen who is 18 years old or older can run for office.
Who can ask the Governor General to call an early election?
The Prime Minister.
The Leader of the Opposition.
The Speaker of the House.
The Chief Electoral Officer.
The Prime Minister can ask the Governor General to call an election early.
Which body do Canadians vote for in a federal election?
The Senate.
The Provincial Legislature.
The Supreme Court.
The House of Commons.
Canadians vote in federal elections for representatives in the House of Commons.
How many MPs represent each electoral district?
One MP.
Two MPs.
Three MPs.
Four MPs.
Voters in each individual riding elect exactly one MP to represent them.
What are two other names for an electoral district?
States or provinces.
Regions or territories.
Wards or zones.
Ridings or constituencies.
Electoral districts are also called ridings or constituencies.
What do we call members of the House of Commons?
Senators.
Cabinet Ministers.
Members of Parliament (MPs).
Councillors.
Members of the House of Commons are known as Members of Parliament or MPs.
How many electoral districts are in Canada?
100.
250.
308.
400.
Canada is divided into 308 electoral districts.
On what day are federal elections held?
The first Tuesday in November.
The last Monday in January.
The second Friday in June.
The third Monday in October.
Federal elections are held on the third Monday in October every four years.
How often are federal elections held?
Every four years.
Every three years.
Every two years.
Every five years.
Under fixed-date laws, federal elections are held every four years.
What is a Canadian electoral district?
A political party headquarters.
A legal courthouse zone.
A geographical area represented by an MP.
A city boundary.
An electoral district is a geographical area represented by one Member of Parliament.
What do we call people who run for office?
Appointees.
Constituents.
Candidates.
Delegates.
People who run for office are called candidates.
Who becomes the MP for an electoral district?
The candidate picked by the Prime Minister.
The candidate who gets the most votes.
The candidate who has served longest.
The candidate with the most funding.
Canada uses a first-past-the-post system; the candidate with the most votes wins.