Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 2024

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What defines a majority government in Canada?

When the party has all the seats in the House of Commons
When the party in power controls the Senate
When a party wins the majority of votes
When the party in power holds at least half of the seats in the House of Commons

The correct answer is: When the party in power holds at least half of the seats in the House of Commons

A majority government in Canada is defined by the party in power holding at least half of the seats in the House of Commons. This means that they have the highest number of seats compared to any other single party in the House of Commons. This allows the party to pass legislation and make decisions without needing support from other parties. A is incorrect because a party does not need to have all the seats in the House of Commons to be considered a majority government. Similarly, B is incorrect because controlling the Senate does not factor into the definition of a majority government. C is also incorrect because a party needs to win the majority of seats, not just the majority of votes, to be considered a majority government. Therefore, D is the correct answer.