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Q.166. Which party becomes the Official Opposition?

 

Ans. The party who's number of MPs is the second largest.

 

Q.167. What is the role of the Opposition parties?

 

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?
 
Ans. Reforms party.
 

Q.169.What is a political candidate?

 

Ans.A political candidate abides by his/her party manifesto and ask the people of his/her electoral district to elect him/her.

 

Q.170. What do you call a candidate who does not belong to political party?

 

Ans.An independent candidate.

 

Q.171. What is a senator chosen for?

 

Ans. To scrutinize all laws passed by the house of commons.

 

Q.172. How are senators chosen?

 

Ans. Senators are selected by the Prime Minister and formally appointed by the governor general of the Canada.

 

Q.173. How can a party in power be defeated in Parliament?

 

Ans.When majority of the MPs (irrespective of their party alliance) unite on a certain issue or a bill under discussion.

 

Q.174. What is the name of the Prime Minister of Canada?

 

Ans. Ans. Jean Chretian

 

Q.175. What is the name of your Member of Parliament?

 

Answer.Tom Wapple ................. (Scarborough).

 

Q.176. How can you contact your Member of Parliament?

 

Answer. By dialing a phone number usually a 1-800 number.

 

Q.177. Who do provincial members of the legislative or national assemblies represent?

 

Answer. The people living in their respective electoral districts.

 

Q.178. What level of government passes bylaws?

 

Answer. Municipal Government.

Q.179. When did settlers from Europe first come to your region?

 

Answer. In 1600s.

 

Q.180. Who were the first settlers in the area where you live?

 

Answer. British Empire Loyalists.

 

 

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