Question 532

Immediately after a federal election, what is the specific role of the Governor General in the process of forming a new government?

  1. ATo count the election ballots
  2. BTo choose the Prime Minister directly
  3. CTo lead the Official Opposition
  4. DTo invite a party leader to form government
Show the answer and explanation

Correct answer: D) To invite a party leader to form government

Explanation

After an election, the Governor General's role is to formally invite the leader of the political party with the most seats in the House of Commons to form the government. That leader then becomes the Prime Minister.

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