CCW Module 3

Question 1

what is elections canada

Answer 1

the independent , non-partisan agency responsible for conducting federal elections

Question 2

when are elections to be held

Answer 2

every 4 years on the third monday of october in the fourth calendar year following the previous general election

Question 3

qualifications to vote in a canadian federal election

Answer 3

-18 years of age
-canadian citizen
-you can prove your identity and address

Question 4

how can you cast a ballot in an election

Answer 4

you must be registered to vote

Question 5

what does manitoba use

Answer 5

first-past-the-post

Question 6

who do citizens elect

Answer 6

one member per riding

Question 7

what does the winning candidate have to recieve

Answer 7

one mor vote than any other candidate

Question 8

how long does the campaign last

Answer 8

36 and 50 days

Question 9

who calls the election

Answer 9

govenor general

Question 10

when can the MP ask the GG to call an early election

Answer 10

-if the PM hopes an early election will benefit their party
-if the government loses (or expects to lose) majority support on a key vote in parliament