Question 531

The Prime Minister selects Cabinet ministers to run federal departments. From which group are most of these ministers chosen?

  1. ASenior public service employees
  2. BMembers of the House of Commons
  3. CProvincial government leaders
  4. DMembers of the Senate
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Correct answer: B) Members of the House of Commons

Explanation

The Prime Minister chooses the ministers of the Crown, who form the Cabinet. Most of these individuals are selected from among the elected members of the Prime Minister's party in the House of Commons.

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