Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 2025

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After an election, what party forms the government?

The Party in Opposition
The Party in Power
Any party chosen by the Queen
The party with the youngest leader

The correct answer is: The Party in Power

The correct answer is that the party that forms the government is the party in power, which is typically the party that has won the most seats in the House of Commons after an election. This party is able to command a majority or form a coalition to achieve a majority, allowing it to govern effectively. The leader of this party often becomes the Prime Minister, and their policies and platform are then prioritized in the legislative agenda. This process reflects Canada’s parliamentary democracy, where the executive branch derives its legitimacy from the legislature. Other options do not align with the constitutional process. The party in opposition typically does not have the authority to govern; rather, they hold the government accountable. The Queen, as a constitutional monarch, does not choose the governing party; her role is largely ceremonial in this context. Lastly, a party's leadership does not hinge on the age of its leader but rather on the party's election results and internal leadership structure.