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Q.166. Which party becomes the Official Opposition? |
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Ans. The party who's number of MPs is the second largest. |
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Q.167. What is the role of the Opposition parties? |
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Ans. Oposition parties criticize the government policies to keep the ruling party from acting out of the existing constitution |
| Q.168. Which party is the Official Opposition at the federal level? |
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Q.169.What is a political candidate? |
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Ans.A political candidate abides by his/her party manifesto and ask the people of his/her electoral district to elect him/her. |
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Q.170. What do you call a candidate who does not belong to political party? |
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Ans.An independent candidate. |
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Q.171. What is a senator chosen for? |
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Ans. To scrutinize all laws passed by the house of commons. |
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Q.172. How are senators chosen? |
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Ans. Senators are selected by the Prime Minister and formally appointed by the governor general of the Canada. |
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Q.173. How can a party in power be defeated in Parliament? |
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Ans.When majority of the MPs (irrespective of their party alliance) unite on a certain issue or a bill under discussion.
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Q.174. What is the name of the Prime Minister of Canada? |
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Ans. Ans. Jean Chretian |
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Q.175. What is the name of your Member of Parliament? |
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Answer.Tom Wapple ................. (Scarborough). |
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Q.176. How can you contact your Member of Parliament? |
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Answer. By dialing a phone number usually a 1-800 number. |
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Q.177. Who do provincial members of the legislative or national assemblies represent? |
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Answer. The people living in their respective electoral districts. |
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Q.178. What level of government passes bylaws? |
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Answer. Municipal Government. |
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Q.179. When did settlers from Europe first come to your region? |
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Answer. In 1600s. |
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Q.180. Who were the first settlers in the area where you live? |
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Answer. British Empire Loyalists. |
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