How Canadians Govern Themselves
Who becomes Prime Minister of Canada after a federal election?
- ○The candidate who wins the most individual votes across Canada
- ✓The leader of the party that wins the most seats in the House of Commons
- ○The leader chosen by a majority of senators
- ○The Governor General selects the most qualified candidate
Correct answer
The leader of the party that wins the most seats in the House of Commons
The leader of the party that wins the most seats in the House of Commons is asked by the Governor General to form the government and becomes Prime Minister.
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