When must federal elections be held?
Answer: On the third Monday in October every four years following the most recent general election.
Fixed federal elections are held on the third Monday in October every four years after the last general election.
All answer choices
- About every 4 years.
- On the third Monday in October every four years following the most recent general election. (correct answer)
- Whenever the Prime Minister calls the election.
- When the MPs want a new Prime Minister.
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.
More Government & Elections questions
- True/False. A bill must be passed by both the House of Commons and the Senate and receive royal assent to become law.
- Local laws passed by a municipal (city or town) government are called what?
- How is a Cabinet Minister chosen?
- What is the name of the Prime Minister of Canada and his/her party?
- Who has the right to run as a candidate in federal elections?
- Which party becomes the Official Opposition?
Would you have gotten this right?
Take a free 20-question practice test, or create an account for unlimited mock tests, flashcards, and smart review of the questions you get wrong.