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Q.136.What do you call a law before it is passed? |
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Ans. A Bill. |
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Q.137. How does a bill become a law? |
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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. |
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Q.139.What do the initials MP stand for in Canadian politics? |
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Ans.Member of Parliament. |
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Q.140. How are members of Parliament chosen? |
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Ans.Through Federal Elections. |
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Q.141. Who do members of Parliament represent? |
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Ans. People of an Electoral District (Constituency). |
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Q.142. What does a Member of Parliament do? |
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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 |
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Q.143. What is an electoral district? |
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Ans.A geographical area represented by an MP.
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Q.144. How many electoral districts are there in Canada? |
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Ans. 301 Electoral Districts. |
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Q.145. In what electoral district do you live? |
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Answer.Not Available |
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Q.146. What four requirements must you meet in order to vote in a federal elections? |
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Answer. Being a Canadian Citizen Being 18 year old |
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Q.147. What is a Notice of Confirmation of Registration ? |
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Answer. Elections Canada sends you a letter at the time of the election showing the address and time of your polling booth. |
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Q.148. What is a polling station? |
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Answer. A place where you cast your vote. |
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Q.149. What is a ballot? |
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Answer. A paper having the list of names of candidates in your electoral district |
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Q.150. What is written on an election ballot? |
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Answer. Not Available. |
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