Fill in the blank. ______ play an important role in the House of Commons: to peacefully oppose or try to improve government proposals.
Answer: Opposition parties
The opposition parties peacefully oppose or try to improve government proposals; the opposition party with the most seats is the Official Opposition.
All answer choices
- Opposition parties (correct answer)
- Lieutenant Governors
- Senators
- Mayors
This practice question is based on Discover Canada, the official study guide for the Canadian citizenship test. Brush up on this topic in our Government & Elections study guide.
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