What does the Federal Elections chapter cover?
Canadians elect Members of Parliament to the House of Commons in federal elections. Canada is divided into electoral districts, also called ridings, and each riding elects one MP. The candidate with the most votes wins. Canadian citizens aged 18 or older who are on the voters' list can vote, and voting is by secret ballot. After an election, the party with the most seats usually forms the government, and its leader becomes Prime Minister. The party with the second-most seats is usually the Official Opposition.
What key facts should I remember?
- Each electoral district (riding) elects one Member of Parliament.
- You must be a Canadian citizen and at least 18 to vote.
- Voting is by secret ballot.
- Elections Canada runs federal elections.
- The party with the most seats usually forms the government.
Common test questions from this chapter
Who can vote in a Canadian federal election?
Canadian citizens who are at least 18 years old on election day and on the voters' list.
What is a riding?
An electoral district. Each one elects one Member of Parliament.
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