Advertising which attempts to point out alleged deficiencies in an opponent's campaign, policies, etc.
What is Negative Advertising?
100
Which Quiz questions does this apply to? "Someone is a judge; in prison; or an election officer.
They are a sheriff, s justice of the peace, or a Crown Attorney.
They an elected member of a provincial or territorial legislature.
They have been convicted of an election offence in the last five years."
What are "reasons why a person might be disqualified from running in federal election?"
100
In the case of Canadian federal fixed-date elections, the individual who can recommend an alternate day if the date set for the election is not suitable for that purpose.
Who is the Chief Electoral Officer?
100
A province- or nation-wide vote on a specific issue. (Sometimes called a plebiscite or ballot-question.)
What is a Referendum?
200
A government that includes members of more than one party.
What is a Coalition government?
200
Minimum period for a general election as outlined in the Canada Elections Act.
What is 36 days?
200
In this system of government the party in power must be more responsive in order to stay in power.
What is a minority government?
200
Another name for a referendum. (two answers)
What is a plebiscite or a ballot question?
200
This part of the electoral process is conducted on a single day.
What is the VOTE?
300
When no single party has an absolute majority of seats in the legislature.
What is a Minority government?
300
When businesses, unions, or special-influence (special-interest) groups advertise during a campaign.
What is Third Party Advertising?
300
Which Quiz question does this apply to? "By law there must be a federal election every FOUR calendar years; if a government loses and important vote in the House of Commons (vote of non-confidence); and if the Prime Minister or Premier feels that the Government is popular and an election would increase its standing in the House of Commons (i.e., move from a minority to a majority, or increase its majority)"
What are "reasons why and election might be called?"
300
Which Quiz question does this apply to? "Securing more votes than any other party is not a guarantee for winning an election because a party needs to win the most votes in one particular area to win a seat in that riding."
What is "getting more votes than any other party is not a guarantee of winning an election?"
300
These are benefits from what type of government:
1) greater stability and continuity; and
2) legislation is easier to pass.
What is a Majority government?
400
A marathon of speeches, promises, platforms, policies, handshakes, news conferences, debates, rallies, and political advertising (signs)?
What is an Election Campaign?
400
A plan outlined by a political party to secure the most votes possible.
What is a Campaign Strategy?
400
Party politics; strong support of a [political] party.
What is Partisan?
400
Which Quiz question does this appply to? "Someone is an elected member of a provincial or territorial legislature or they have been convicted of an election offence in the last five years."
What are "reasons why a person might be disqualified from running in federal election?"
400
For a candidate to win, he or she must obtain one more vote than his or her next closest opponent. (What electoral system?)
What is First-Past-the-Post system?
500
Advertising which seeks to emphasize the wisdom of a party's own policies.
What is Positive advertising?
500
When a party controls more than half the seats in a legislature.
What is a Majority government?
500
What does this apply to? "Going door-to-door; appearing at service clubs, schools, sporting events, or other public gatherings; posting signs and posters on lawns and in store windows; participating in media interviews; and going from town to town, city to city."
What is "different strategies a candidate might employ to attract votes?"
500
The study of ELECTIONS [and related topics, like voting].
What is Psephology?
500
Another name for "First-Past-the-Post."
What is "winner-take-all?" (Or > "single member plurality")