Key Terms
a group of people who are elected to make decisions for a town, city, village or small region
Local Government
the money paid to the government
tax
What are the three levels of government?
Local
Provincial
Federal
Parks and Recreation
Public Works
Finance]
Fire Department
- Are all examples of....
Municipal Departments
Who do band councils report to?
Federal Government
the power to make decisions and laws for an area is called
Local governments that serve communities of First Nations people.
Band Council
A bylaw
Education is an example of what level of government
- local
- provincial
- federal
Provincial
Who do municipal councils report to?
Provincial Goverenment
a community or area that has its own local government (e.g. - HORTON)
Municipality
people who are running for government office
Candidate
What are 2 different services local governments provide?
Social
Transport
Arts and Culture
Safety and Protection
Garbage Collection is an example of what level of government
- local
- provincial
- federal
Local
Allows people to vote online.
Mayor
a meeting open to everyone
Public Hearing
How a government spends its money is called a ...
Budget
Healthcare is an example of what level of government
- local
- provincial
- federal
Provincial
The people who are elected to council are called?
Councillors
Local Rules
Bylaws
A process in which community members vote on whether the government should take a certain action
Referendum
Where do band councils get most of their money from?
Federal Government
Terrorism/Military is an example of what level of government
- local
- provincial
- federal
Federal
What is are subway systems or public bussing examples of?
Services