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How Canadians Govern Themselves
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How is the Prime Minister chosen?

AThe King appoints the Prime Minister.
BThe Governor General with the Senate appoint the Prime Minister.
✓The leader of the party with the most elected representatives becomes the Prime Minister.
DThe MPs vote on the Prime Minister.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

The Prime Minister is the leader of the party that wins the most seats in a federal election. They are not directly elected as PM — Canadians vote for their local MP, and the winning party's leader becomes PM.

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