Elections in Canada

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/elections-in-canada

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How long is Elections in Canada?Fixed at four years, with a constitutional maximum of five years
2. What is the federal voting eligibility?Canadian citizens aged 18 or older
3. What levels of government have elections in Canada?Canada holds elections for the federal government, for each province and territory, for local city and town councils, and even for First Nations communities. All of these elections let people choose who will make decisions for their area.
4. How old do you have to be to vote in Canada?To vote in a federal election you must be 18 years old. Some local elections may also require you to live in the area or own property there.

First Past the Post (FPTP): An electoral system where the candidate with the most votes in a district wins, even if they do not have a majority.
Vote of No Confidence: A parliamentary procedure where the legislature votes on whether it still supports the current government.
Electoral Reform Referendum: A public vote to decide whether to change the system used for holding elections.