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How are members of parliament chosen?

  1. Appointed by the Prime Minister

  2. Elected by voters in their local constituency (riding) during federal elections

  3. Selected by provincial leaders

  4. Chosen by a lottery system

The correct answer is: Elected by voters in their local constituency (riding) during federal elections

Members of parliament (MPs) are elected by voters in their local constituency during federal elections. This is done through a voting process where citizens choose the candidate they want to represent them in parliament. This candidate can be from any political party. Options A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the process of electing MPs in a federal election. MPs are not appointed by the Prime Minister, but rather are chosen by voters. They are also not selected by provincial leaders or chosen by a lottery system. These options may be used in other political processes, but they do not pertain to the selection of members of parliament.