In Canadian federal elections, citizens vote for Members of Parliament (MPs) in their local ridings - not directly for the Prime Minister. Each MP represents a specific area and helps shape national policy through the House of Commons.

The political party with the most elected MPs forms the government, and its leader becomes the Prime Minister. This system ensures that Canada’s leadership reflects the will of the people, riding by riding.

Understanding how elections work is a key part of Canadian Citizenship Test preparation, especially when learning about government structure and democratic processes.