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What do you mark on a federal election ballot?

AThe candidate's name.
BThe number for the candidate.
An x
DThe voter's name.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

On a federal election ballot, you mark an "X" next to the name of your chosen candidate. The ballot is secret — no one can see who you voted for.

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This question is from the Federal Elections section of the Canadian citizenship test. The test consists of 20 multiple-choice questions drawn from the official Discover Canada study guide. You need to score at least 75% (15 out of 20 correct) to pass.

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