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Local Government
100

The government makes money, this is called...

Revenue

100

The government spends money, this is called...

Expenses
100

Name five of the services that local government provides?

What is Senior facilities, Public transportation, Fire protection, waste disposal, parks and recreation, animal control, libraries, streets and roads.

100
This board is a type of government. They get involved in the big decision for schools. They make sure that education is provided for people.
What is a school board?
100

What is the title of the top elected offical?

Urban, Rural, Metis & First Nations

-Mayor 

-Reeve 

-Chairperson 

-Chief

200
It is an idea or proposal discussed and voted on at a meeting.
What is a motion?
200

It is a group of elected representatives who makes decisions for a local area.

What is city council.

200

Name one bylaw you know of in your city?

-Answers will vary

200

Is the person responsible for running the schools in a jurisdiction. Similar to the position of a CEO of a company.

What is superintendent?

200

What are the steps in the election process?

1. Election Day is Called

2. Eligbility

3. Nominations

4. Campaign

5. Election Day

300
They are laws that are passed by a local government.
What is a bylaw?
300
It is a rural area that has its own local government.
What is a municipal district?
300

The majority of the local government's revenue goes towards...

Providing services to their constituents.

300
It is a list of items that shows how much money will be spent on each item.
What is a Budget?
300

Having only 3 requirements to be qualified to run in a local elections best demonstrates which pillar of democracy?

Equity

400

A written request that contains the signatures of people who support its content (idea).

What is a petition?

400

They are groups of concerned citizens and members of government. They give advice to the council.

What are Advisory Committees?

400
What makes a good leader? Give one answer with a valid reason.
-Good communication skills -Problem solving skills -Enthusiasm to participate -Able to work with others -Available to listen -Concerned about the community
400

Name the 5 types of schools available for Alberta students to attend.

What are: Public, Separate, Francophone, Charter, or First Nations schools.

400

Community members and councilors are able to argue against a motion. This is an example of...(pillar of democracy)

Freedom

500

People who are hired to run or work in government departments are called...

Civil Servants

500
It means to identify a person as a possible candidate for an elected position.
What is nominate?
500
Name one way that local government is different from provincial and federal government.
-Answers will vary.
500
A person who serves on a school board is called?
What is a trustee?
500

The number of councilors for each type of local government depends on the population of the municipal area. This concept BEST represents which pillar of Democracy?

Representation

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