Election Process
Alberta is divided into sections called....
constituencies
Where do MLA's meet to discuss issues and debate bills?
Legislative building/assembly
What is the name of the branch in provincial government that is in charge of the provincial court and laws?
Judicial branch
What do the letters stand for in MLA
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Who is the Premier of Alberta and what party do they belong to?
Danielle Smith - UCP
True or False. When running in a PROVINCIAL election, you usually run as a member of a political party.
True. MOST candidates at the provincial level represent a party, however you may run independently.
List the 3 branches of our Provincial Government.
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
During an election, the leader of the party with the most elected representatives becomes the _____________.
premier
True or False.
Cabinet Ministers are elected
False, cabinet ministers are appointed by the Premier.
List 3 political parties in Alberta
answers will vary: NDP, United Conservative, Alberta Party, Liberal Party, Progressive Conservative
List 3 criteria you must meet in order to vote in a provincial election.
18 years of age
Canadian citizen
Must have lived in the province for the past 6 months
Who reads the "Speech from the Throne", represents the queen, and signs bills to become laws?
The Lieutenant Governor
During an election, the party with the 2nd most elected representatives becomes the ___________
official opposition
What is the name given to a member of the executive level of our provincial government whose job it is to oversee a specific department.
Cabinet Minister
Name 3 ways that a person could participate in government and have their voice heard.
Attending an assembly, contacting an elected representative, creating a petition, joining a group or organization (Metis association, Francophone association, etc)
In order to become the premier of Alberta, you need to...
be the leader of the political party that wins the most seats
List 3 services the Provincial Government of Alberta provides for citizens.
answers will vary: Health Care*, Education*, Energy, Agriculture, Highways, tourism
An organization made up of people who have similar ideas on how to govern is called what?
A political party
The Minister of ____________ is responsible for making decisions regarding schools and school systems in Alberta.
Education
If a bill is passed, what will it now be called?
An Act or a Law
In order to get a seat in legislature, you need to...
win the most votes in your riding & become the MLA for that constituency
Whose job (at the legislative branch of government) is it to question the government and make sure they are doing their job?
The (official) opposition.
This BRANCH of government is led by our premier, Danielle Smith and her cabinet ministers.
The Executive Branch
Any MLA!
In Canada, the Queen is the head of state. This means Canada is what type of government. (Think back to unit 1 on democracy)
Constitutional Monarchy