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Who has the right to run as a candidate in federal elections?

AAnyone.
BA Canadian citizen who is 16 years old.
CAny man who is at least 18 years old.
✓Any Canadian citizen who is at least 18 years old.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Any Canadian citizen who is at least 18 years old can run as a candidate in a federal election. There is no property or education requirement.

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About This Question

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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