Question 429

In Canada's parliamentary democracy, what must Cabinet ministers retain to remain in government?

  1. AThe support of the Senate
  2. BThe approval of the Sovereign
  3. CA majority in public polls
  4. DThe confidence of the House
Show the answer and explanation

Correct answer: D) The confidence of the House

Explanation

Cabinet ministers are responsible to the elected representatives. This means they must retain the 'confidence of the House' and are required to resign if they are defeated in a non-confidence vote in the House of Commons.

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