Who becomes Prime Minister after an election?
Quick answer: The leader of the party with the most seats. In our practice tests 68% of 131 answers were correct, and the most common mistake is choosing “The candidate with the most votes nationally”.
Why is this the correct answer?
The leader of the party that wins the most seats in the House of Commons is invited by the Governor General to form the government and become Prime Minister.
Study Tip
In Canada, the process of becoming Prime Minister after an election involves the Governor General making a decision based on the outcome of the election, but it's not the Governor General themselves who becomes Prime Minister. Think about the role of the party with the most seats in the House of Commons.
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How many people get this question right?
68% of 131 practice answers from about 88 people were correct. The most common wrong answer is "The candidate with the most votes nationally", chosen 24% 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 39th hardest of the 167 questions we have enough data to rank. The average for the Federal Elections chapter is 75% 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 Federal Elections questions.
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Which part of Discover Canada is this question from?
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.
This chapter has 21 questions in our database. Studying chapter by chapter is one of the most effective ways to prepare, as it helps you build deep understanding of each topic before moving to the next.
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