Canadian citizenship test: Federal elections

Here are 5 questions on “Federal elections”, in the format of the Canadian citizenship test. Pick your answer, then reveal the solution. CiviPrep has 37 questions on this chapter.

1. 1Who can vote in federal elections?

   1. All permanent residents
   2. Canadian citizens who are at least 18 on election day
   3. Only property owners
   4. Citizens 16 and older
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   Correct answer: Canadian citizens who are at least 18 on election day

   To vote, you must be a Canadian citizen, be 18 on election day and be on the voters’ list.

   “Discover Canada” guide › Federal elections › Voting

2. 2When are federal elections normally held?

   1. Every spring
   2. Whenever the King decides
   3. On the third Monday in October every four years
   4. On July 1 every five years
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   Correct answer: On the third Monday in October every four years

   A 2007 law sets elections on the third Monday in October every four years; an election can be called earlier.

   “Discover Canada” guide › Federal elections › Introduction

3. 3What is the geographical area represented by an MP called?

   1. A federal district
   2. A seigneury
   3. A royal county
   4. An electoral district (riding)
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   Correct answer: An electoral district (riding)

   Canada is divided into electoral districts; voters in each one elect an MP.

   “Discover Canada” guide › Federal elections › Electoral districts

4. 4Is voting in Canada secret?

   1. Yes: no one can make you say how you voted
   2. No, it is public
   3. Only in municipal elections
   4. Only for public servants
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   Correct answer: Yes: no one can make you say how you voted

   The law guarantees a secret ballot; you do not have to reveal your vote, even to your family.

   “Discover Canada” guide › Federal elections › Voting

5. 5Who sends out the voter information card?

   1. The governing party
   2. Elections Canada
   3. Canada Post on its own
   4. Your municipality
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   Correct answer: Elections Canada

   Elections Canada sends every registered voter a card telling them where and when to vote.

   “Discover Canada” guide › Federal elections › Voting