2021 Election and Government

What is a political party?

• It's a group of people who share similar ideas about government and how the country should be lead.

• It's a type of party with cake and balloons.

• It's a type of city.

• It's a vegetable.

What is a political platform?

• It is a type of stage.

• It is document that outlines a political party's list of ideas that they would like to do if elected.

• It's a type of dog.

• It's a way that people can dance.

Who is the current prime minister of Canada?

• George Washington

• Stephen Harper

• Justin Trudeau

• Donald Trump

How do political parties advertise themselves and get their messages out to people?

• They don't advertise themselves.

• They make a record.

• They invite people to boxing matches.

• The post street signs, give speeches, have ads on TV, radio and newspapers and attend debates.

Which one of these is not a political party in Canada?

• The Liberal Party

• The Conservative Party

• The Wild Mushroom Party

• The Green Party

How many votes can you put in a ballot box on election day?

• up to 5

• maximum of 10

• 3

• 1

When you vote, what is the proper way to fill in your ballot?

• Put an x by as many candidates as you want.

• mark with an "x", filled in circle, dash or check mark by the name of the candidate you are voting for.

• Put an X by the name of the candidate you DO NOT want to win.

• Cross out the names of the people you do not want to vote for.