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Q.136.What do you call a law before it is passed?

 

Ans. A Bill.

 

Q.137. How does a bill become a law?

 

Ans. After it is approved by the a) House Of Commons b) Senate c) Governor General respectively

 
Q.138. What is the final step before a bill becomes a law?
 
Ans.After it is approved by the Parliament.
 

Q.139.What do the initials MP stand for in Canadian politics?

 

Ans.Member of Parliament.

 

Q.140. How are members of Parliament chosen?

 

Ans.Through Federal Elections.

 

Q.141. Who do members of Parliament represent?

 

Ans. People of an Electoral District (Constituency).

 

Q.142. What does a Member of Parliament do?

 

Ans. An MP represents everyone who lives in his/her electoral district Represents the ideas of his/her voters when new laws are under debate in the Parliament raises questions on his/her voters behalf Helps his/her people if they need information

 

Q.143. What is an electoral district?

 

Ans.A geographical area represented by an MP.

 

Q.144. How many electoral districts are there in Canada?

 

Ans. 301 Electoral Districts.

 

Q.145. In what electoral district do you live?

 

Answer.Not Available

 

Q.146. What four requirements must you meet in order to vote in a federal elections?

 

Answer. Being a Canadian Citizen Being 18 year old

Q.147. What is a Notice of Confirmation of Registration ?

 

Answer. Elections Canada sends you a letter at the time of the election showing the address and time of your polling booth.

Q.148. What is a polling station?

 

Answer. A place where you cast your vote.

Q.149. What is a ballot?

 

Answer. A paper having the list of names of candidates in your electoral district

Q.150. What is written on an election ballot?

 

Answer. Not Available.

 

 

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