Gov Test Flashcards
The call
Pm asks the general governor to dissolve parliament and call an election
Nominations
Candidates submit nominations and stand for election
Voters list
Chief electoral officer in each province makes up a voters list of eligible voters
Campaign
Each party uses their time to promote their platform
Voters informed
Eligible voters are informed of where specifically can vote
Election Day
Voters go to polling stations to vote
The count
Ballet boxes are taken to central locations and all the votes are counted
The winner
The candidate with the most votes gets elected
How often is an election held
Every 5 years
How many ridings are there in Canada
308
How is a pm elected
The leader of the party with the most members of parliaments is elected prime minister
Pre parliamentary stage
An idea is proposed by a cabnit master cabnit approves the idea cabinit and caucus approve the bill
First reading
Bill is introduced to the hoc each mp receives a copy of the bill no votes take place and opposition parties begin to discuss what their position in the bill will be
Second reading
Mps debate the bill in hoc following the debate a vote is taken if passed the bills are approved in principal
Committee stage
A legislative committee involving representatives is set up to debate the bill public input is shared
