Question 459

What is the key difference between how members of the House of Commons and the Senate are chosen?

  1. ACommons members are elected
  2. BSenators are elected
  3. CCommons members are appointed
  4. DBoth are appointed
Show the answer and explanation

Correct answer: A) Commons members are elected

Explanation

Members of the House of Commons are elected by the people in general elections. In contrast, Senators are appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister.

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