Question 510

What is it called when the party in power holds less than half of the seats in the House of Commons?

  1. AA coalition government
  2. BThe Official Opposition
  3. CA majority government
  4. DA minority government
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Correct answer: D) A minority government

Explanation

If the party in power holds less than half of the seats in the House of Commons, it is called a minority government. If it holds at least half, it is a majority government.

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