Question 579

After a federal election, the leader of the party with the most seats is invited to form the government. Who formally appoints this leader as the Prime Minister?

  1. AA vote by all MPs
  2. BThe reigning Monarch
  3. CThe Governor General
  4. DThe Chief Justice of Canada
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Correct answer: C) The Governor General

Explanation

The guide explains that after an election, the Governor General invites the leader of the party with the most seats to form a government and formally appoints them as the Prime Minister.

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