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Question 102 ยท How Canadians Govern Themselves

What is a minority government?

  1. A When the governing party has the most seats but fewer than half โœ“ Correct
  2. B A system that divides powers between the federal and provincial governments
  3. C The Governor General (or the Sovereign)
  4. D It receives Royal Assent from the Governor General

โœ… Correct answer: A โ€” When the governing party has the most seats but fewer than half

๐Ÿ’ก Explanation

In a minority government, the governing party has the most seats but not a majority, so it needs support from other MPs to pass laws.

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