Question 513

After a federal election, who does the Governor General normally invite to form the new government?

  1. AAny elected Member of Parliament
  2. BThe leader of the Official Opposition
  3. CThe leader of the party with most seats
  4. DThe outgoing Prime Minister
Show the answer and explanation

Correct answer: C) The leader of the party with most seats

Explanation

After an election, the Governor General invites the leader of the political party with the most seats in the House of Commons to form the government and become the Prime Minister.

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