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What is a special ballot in Canadian federal elections?
A) A ballot that allows voters to rank multiple candidates in order of preference
B) A ballot used for mail-in voting or voting at an Elections Canada office instead of a polling station
C) A ballot that is only used by government officials and politicians
D) A ballot that lets voters change their vote after submitting it
Answer:
B) A ballot used for mail-in voting or voting at an Elections Canada office instead of a polling station
100
How are votes counted at each polling station during a federal election in Canada?
A) A single election worker counts all the ballots in private.
B) Two election workers count the ballots together in front of observers.
C) A team of five election officials counts the votes behind closed doors.
D) Only candidates and their representatives count the ballots.
Answer: B) Two election workers count the ballots together in front of observers.
100
Question 1: What is the role of paid election workers in Canadian federal elections?
A) They count votes and tabulate results in front of observers.
B) They announce the election results on TV.
C) They design the ballots for voters.
D) They provide technical support for voting machines.
Answer:
A) They count votes and register results in front of observers.
100
True/False:
It's against the law for non-Canadians to share their opinions about Canadian federal elections.
Answer:
False - Non-Canadians are allowed to share their opinions about Canadian federal elections. While they cannot vote or run for office, they can still express their thoughts freely.
100
True or False:
If someone gets a voter information card for a family member who has passed away, that card can still be used to vote.
Answer: False
200
What happens to special ballots that are returned AFTER election day...too late to be used in the election?
A) They are counted if postmarked before election day
B) They are immediately discarded
C) They remain unopened and are kept for 10 years
D) They are sent back to the voter
Answer: C) They remain unopened and are kept for 10 years
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200
Why might there be a delay in counting special ballots?
a) Special ballots require additional verification steps to ensure accuracy
b) Elections Canada waits until all regular votes are counted before looking at special ballots
c) Special ballots are counted by robots, which are slower than humans
d) Special ballots are only counted if a candidate requests it
Answer: a) Special ballots require additional verification steps to ensure accuracy ofvoter
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Question 2: Does Elections Canada use automatic ballot-counting machines in federal elections?
A) Yes, to count ballots automatically.
B) No, they do not use automatic ballot-counting machines.
C) Yes, but only for special ballots.
D) No, but they use manual counting only in rural areas.
Answer:
B) No, they do not use automatic ballot-counting machines and have no plans to do so.
200
What else must you provide in order to vote?
a) A valid reason for voting
b) Proof of your identity and address
c) A recommendation from a government official
d) A signed permission slip from Elections Canada
Answer: b) Proof of your identity and address
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How can a voter prove their identity and address in a federal election?
A) By showing a government-issued card with their photo, name, and current address, like a driver's license.
B) By showing two documents, such as a health care card with their name and a hydro bill with their name and current address.
C) By telling the election worker their name and address.
D) Both A and B.
Answer: D) Both A and B.
300
How many special ballots issued to electors living outside of Canada were returned and counted in the last federal election?
A) About 10,000 of 11000 issued
B) About 27,000 of 55000 issued
C) About 55,000 of 55000 issued
D) About 100,000 of 100500 issued
Answer: B) About 27,000 used of 55000 sent to them
300
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What is the Statement of the Vote?
A) A document that records the official election results, including the number of votes for each candidate, at each polling station.
B) A form used by voters to submit their ballots on election day.
C) A paper document that lists all candidates running in the election.
D) A report summarizing the total number of people who voted in each district.
Answer: A) A document that records the official election results, including the number of votes for each candidate, at each polling station.
300
True or False: Elections Canada is going to introduce electronic lists of registered electors and the data will be stored on servers outside of Canada.
Answer: False.
Elections Canada will use electronic lists in a pilot project first, and the data will be stored on secure servers within Canada, not outside of Canada.
300
Why are pencils used to mark ballots in Canadian federal elections?
a) Pencils don’t dry out or cause ink blotting
b) Pencils make votes harder to count
c) Pencils can be erased and changed later
d) Pencils are the only legal option
Answer: a) Pencils don’t dry out or cause ink blotting
By law, poll workers must provide a black-lead pencil to electors.
300
True or False: There is a cap on election spending to ensure fairness in the electoral process. There are limits on how much political parties can spend on different activities during election and pre-election periods, including advertising, surveys, lawn signs, and anything else meant to promote or oppose a party, its candidates, or its leader.
Answer: True
400
If someone applies for a special ballot, can they still vote IN PERSON on election day?
A) Yes, but only if they bring their special ballot with them
B) No, once they apply for a special ballot, they cannot vote in person
C) Yes, but only if they vote in a different riding
D) Yes, but their second vote will only be counted if their first one is lost
Answer: B) No, once they apply for a special ballot, they cannot vote in person. They have already made their vote.
400
Question: What is the role of a Returning Officer (RO) in a federal election?
A) To oversee the election process in one specific riding (electoral district) and validate the results
B) To count the ballots at every polling station across Canada
C) To announce the election results to the media
D) To supervise the distribution of voting kits to all Canadian citizens
Answer:
A) To oversee the election process in one specific riding (electoral district) and validate the results
400
True or False: Elections Canada plans to bring in Internet voting or use ballot-counting technology.
Answer: False.
Elections Canada has no plans to introduce Internet voting or ballot-counting technology for federal elections.
400
Can you use your own pen to mark your ballot in a federal election?
a) No, you must use the provided pencil
b) Yes, any writing tool is allowed (even though pencil is preferred)
c) Only if you ask for permission first
d) No, using a pen will spoil your ballot
Answer: b) Yes, any writing tool is allowed
400
What is a campaign in a federal election?
A) The day voters go to vote
B) The activities that candidates or parties do to encourage people to vote for them
C) The place where votes are counted
D) The process of selecting a leader for a political party
Answer:
B) The activities that candidates or parties do to encourage people to vote for them
500
Which of the following best describes a special ballot in Canadian federal elections?
A) A ballot that voters can submit multiple times
B) A ballot used for voting by mail or at an Elections Canada office before election day
C) A ballot that is only available to voters living outside Canada
D) A ballot used only for advance polling stations
Answer:
B) A ballot used for voting by mail or at an Elections Canada office before election day
500
What is the purpose of a judicial recount in a federal election?
a) To allow losing candidates to demand a revote if they are unhappy with the results
b) To verify the vote count when there is evidence of counting errors
c) To delay the election process so the results take longer to be announced
d) To let people vote again if the results are very close
Answer: b) To verify the vote count when there is evidence of counting errors
500
What is the purpose of using electronic lists of electors in federal elections?
A) To allow voters to vote online
B) To reduce wait times at polling stations
C) To replace voter information cards
D) To increase the number of voting stations
Answer: B) To reduce wait times at polling stations
500
Who is allowed to vote in a Canadian federal election?
a) Anyone living in Canada
b) Canadian citizens who are at least 18 years old on election day
c) Anyone who pays taxes in Canada
d) People who have lived in Canada for at least five years
Answer: b) Canadian citizens who are at least 18 years old on election day
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What is a polling station in a federal election?
A) A place where election results are announced
B) A place where people go to vote during an election
C) A place where candidates give speeches
D) A place where election workers count ballots
Answer:
B) A place where people go to vote during an election