Question 565

If the party in power is defeated on a confidence vote, the Prime Minister typically asks the Governor General to call an election. On whose behalf does the Governor General act when calling an election in this situation?

  1. AOn behalf of the Prime Minister
  2. BOn behalf of Parliament
  3. COn behalf of the Sovereign
  4. DOn behalf of Canadian citizens
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Correct answer: C) On behalf of the Sovereign

Explanation

The guide states that when a government is defeated on a major issue, the Prime Minister asks the Governor General to call an election on behalf of the Sovereign (the Queen or King).

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