Who has the right to run as a candidate in federal elections?
Answer: Any Canadian citizen who is at least 18 years old.
Discover Canada states any Canadian citizen at least 18 years old can run as a candidate in federal elections.
All answer choices
- Anyone.
- A Canadian citizen who is 16 years old.
- Any man who is at least 18 years old.
- Any Canadian citizen who is at least 18 years old. (correct answer)
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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