How Canadians Govern Themselves
What is a minority government in Canada?
- ○A government led by a party representing a minority cultural group
- ✓A government whose party holds the most seats but fewer than half of all seats in the House of Commons
- ○A government that lost the popular vote but won the most ridings
- ○A government that relies entirely on the Senate for support
Correct answer
A government whose party holds the most seats but fewer than half of all seats in the House of Commons
A minority government occurs when the governing party wins the most seats but not a majority; it must seek support from other parties to pass legislation.
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