BC Elections Quiz

How old do you have to be to vote in a provincial election?

• 16

• 18

• 14

• 20

What does "MLA" stand for?

• Member of Land Act

• Member of Learning Agency

• Member of Legislative Assembly

• Member of Legal Association

What year was the first provincial general election in B.C. held?

• 1871

• 1945

• 1867

• 1900

What is the name of the piece of paper used by voters to mark their choice in an election?

• A paper slip

• A notebook

• A ballot

• A list

True or false: Voters are not allowed to get help marking their ballot.

• True

• False

True or false: School Teachers were not allowed to vote in the 1870s and 1880s.

• True

• False

How often are general elections scheduled to take place in B.C.?

• Every year

• Every 2 years

• Every 3 years

• Every 4 years

During a provincial election, voters vote for the person that they want to be the _____ in their electoral district.

Who does the Lieutenant Governor represent in B.C.?

• The President of the USA

• The Mayor of Vancouver

• The Prime Minister

• The King of England

How many people can you choose on your ballot when you vote in a provincial election?

• More than one

• As many as you want

• Two choices

• Only one