Canadian Citizenship Test
Federal elections: practice questions
Our Canadian Citizenship bank has 9 questions on this topic. Here are 4 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.
Question 1
Which party usually forms the government after an election?
- The party with the most elected representatives
- The party with the most senators
- The party chosen by the Governor General after speaking with the King
- The party with the oldest leader
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A. The party with the most elected representatives — The leader of that party is asked by the Governor General to form the government.
Question 2
Who are the candidates in a federal election?
- Senators seeking re-election
- People who want to become MPs, either for a party or as independents
- People appointed by the Prime Minister
- Judges
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B. People who want to become MPs, either for a party or as independents — Any citizen 18 or older may run in a federal election.
Question 3
Who can vote in a federal election?
- Anyone living in Canada
- Citizens over 16
- Permanent residents after three years
- Canadian citizens who are at least 18 years old on voting day and on the voters' list
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D. Canadian citizens who are at least 18 years old on voting day and on the voters' list — Elections Canada maintains the National Register of Electors.
Question 4
What is an electoral district?
- A Senate region
- A geographical area represented by a member of Parliament
- A province
- A city ward
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B. A geographical area represented by a member of Parliament — Each electoral district elects one MP; it is also called a 'riding'.