CanadaGovernment 16 · How Canadians govern themselves
True or false? To stay in power, the government must keep the support of a majority of the Senate.
- aTrue
- bFalseCorrect answer
Why?
The government must keep the confidence of the House of Commons, the elected chamber. The Senate is appointed, and losing a vote there does not bring down the government.
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