Which federal political party is in power?
Quick answer: Liberal Party. In our practice tests 75% of 106 answers were correct, and the most common mistake is choosing “Conservative Party”.
Why is this the correct answer?
The party in power changes with elections. Always verify the current governing party at the time of your citizenship test, as this information is tested and changes over time.
Study Tip
The current ruling party has historically been associated with a monarch and a parliamentary system.
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1. How is a Cabinet Minister chosen?
2. Who is Canada's Head of State?
3. Who was the first Indigenous Governor General of Canada?
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In Canada, the party in power is the party that forms the government. After a federal election, the party with the most seats in the House of Commons is usually asked to form the government, and its leader becomes Prime Minister. If that party wins more than half the seats, it has a majority government; if it has fewer, it is a minority government and needs support from other parties to pass laws and stay in power.
The government must keep the confidence of the House of Commons. This principle, called responsible government, has been part of Canadian democracy since the 1840s. If the government loses an important vote, such as a budget vote, it may have to resign or call an election.
As of the most recent federal general election, held in April 2025, the Liberal Party formed the government. The party in power can change after any election, so it is wise to check current information before your test. Canada's main federal parties include the Liberal, Conservative, New Democratic, Bloc Québécois and Green parties. For the test, link this question with how government is formed, the Official Opposition, the role of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, and the fixed-date election schedule.
Why are the other answers wrong?
- Green Party: The Green Party has held only a small number of seats and has never formed a federal government.
- Conservative Party: The Conservative Party has formed government in the past, but it was not the governing party after the 2025 election.
- New Democratic Party: The NDP has never formed a federal government, though it has governed in several provinces.
What is the most common mistake?
The answer depends on the most recent election. Study the current result, not an older textbook answer, since the governing party can change.
How can you remember the answer?
Check "who sits on the right of the Speaker": the governing party sits on the Speaker's right in the House of Commons.
Original data
How many people get this question right?
75% of 106 practice answers from about 68 people were correct. The most common wrong answer is "Conservative Party", chosen 11% of the time. The data covers practice tests on BecomeACitizen.ca from March 31, 2026 to September 30, 2026.
How hard is this question compared with others?
It is the 63rd hardest of the 167 questions we have enough data to rank. The average for the How Canadians Govern Themselves chapter is 77% correct, and the average across all questions is 75%. You need 75% to pass the real test.
These are practice questions written from the official Discover Canada guide. IRCC does not publish the real test questions. See the full ranking in the 20 most-missed citizenship test questions or browse more How Canadians Govern Themselves questions.
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Which part of Discover Canada is this question from?
This question is from the How Canadians Govern Themselves 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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