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What is a majority government?

AWhen the party in power holds about one third of the seats in the House of Commons
BWhen the party in power holds about one quarter of the seats in the House of Commons.
CWhen the part in power holds at least half of the seats in the Senate.
✓When the party in power holds at least half of the seats in the House of Commons.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

A majority government occurs when the party in power holds at least half of the seats in the House of Commons. This gives the governing party enough votes to pass legislation without support from other parties.

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