Political Parties, Elections, and the Voting Process in Canada

When discussing an election, which of the following is accurate?

• a) It's a celebration of a political party.

• b) It's a process where citizens vote for their representatives.

• c) It's a ceremony for elected officials.

• d) It's a gathering of political candidates.

Which of the following is NOT one of Canada's major political parties?

• a) Liberal Party of Canada.

• b) Green Party of Canada.

• c) Conservative Party of Canada.

• d) Nationalist Party of Canada.

What triggers an election in a democratic country?

• a) A change in the weather.

• b) The dissolution of parliament.

• c) The coronation of a new monarch.

• d) The annual calendar date.

What happens during the dissolution of parliament?

• a) New laws are introduced.

• c) Members of parliament are re-elected.

• d) Parliament is temporarily closed, leading to an election.

Which electoral system prioritizes the candidate with the most votes in a district?

• a) Proportional representation.

• b) Ranked-choice voting.

• c) First past the post.

• d) Mixed-member proportional.

Which ideology emphasizes traditional values and takes a cautious approach to change?

• a) Conservatism.

• b) Liberalism.

• c) Socialism.

• d) Libertarianism.

In a first past the post system, what happens to the votes that didn't contribute to the winning candidate?

• a) They're distributed among other candidates.

• b) They're discarded and have no impact.

• c) They're counted for the second-place candidate.

• d) They're used to determine the next election's date.

Which electoral system aims to represent political parties in proportion to their overall votes?

• a) Ranked-choice voting.

• b) First past the post.

• c) Proportional representation.

• d) Mixed-member proportional.

What is a political ideology?

• a) A set of religious beliefs influencing political decisions.

• b) A system of values and beliefs shaping political views

• c) A set of rules governing political campaigns for federal leaders.

• d) A form of government led by a single individual.

What's a significant difference between first past the post and proportional representation?

• a) The number of candidates.

• b) The voting age requirement.

• c) The way votes translate to seats in parliament.

• d) The length of the election process increases.