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Chapter 7 of 11

Federal Elections

Voting, ridings, parties, and provincial and local government. Answer 10 free questions. After each one you'll see why, and the page in the guide.

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Question 1 of 10

What is another name for members of the House of Commons?

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Questions in this quiz

  1. What is another name for members of the House of Commons?
  2. Under the law passed by Parliament, when must federal elections be held?
  3. Who may run as a candidate in a federal election?
  4. Which neutral agency of Parliament produces the voters' lists for federal elections?
  5. True or false: If you do not receive a voter information card, you are not allowed to vote.
  6. What does the right to a secret ballot mean?
  7. After an election, who is normally invited to form the government?
  8. What is a majority government?
  9. Which party is the Official Opposition?
  10. What are the laws passed by a municipal council called?