Vocab
Getting Involved
Services
School Board
Why Have Local Government
100
An individual who is elected to local government.
What is a councilor?
100
A service for homeless Edmontonians. Named after a small seed. Also goes well on a sandwich.
What is the Mustard Seed
100
Three services that local government provides.
What are senior facilities, libraries, public transportation, fire departments, waste disposal, parks and recreation, animal control or street maintenance?
100
Type of government that make big decisions for schools. They make sure that education is provided for people.
What is a school board?
100
2 of the 4 titles of top elected officials.

What are:

- Mayor

- Reeve

- Chief

- Chairperson

200
An idea or proposal discussed and voted upon in a meeting.
What is a motion?
200
2 ways people can get involved in their local government.
What are:

- communicating with their mayor or councilor

- voting for mayor or councilor

- making a presentation at a council meeting

200
An example of a bylaw that we have in Edmonton.
Alex Trebek will judge.
200
The person responsible for running the schools in a jurisdiction.

(Similar to a city manager)

What is superintendent?
200
The main tax local government uses to raise funds.
What is property tax?
300

A group of elected representative who make decisions for a local area. 

What is a council?

300
2 ways that local governments allow citizens to have a voice.
What are:

- voting

- presenting

- speaking to elected officials

- reaching elected officials online

- speaking to others about issues

300
A service you are thankful for an why.
Alex Trebek will judge.
300
A list of items that show how much money will be spent on each item.
What is a budget?
300
Rules made by local governments.
What are bylaws?
400

To identify a person as a possible candidate for an elected position.

What is to nominate?

400
A written request which contains the signatures of people who support a cause.
What is a petition?
400
Two traits of a good leader.

- Good communication skills

- Problem solving skills

- Enthusiasm to participate

- Able to work with others

- Available to listen

- Concerned about the communities

(Alex Trebek will judge)

400
3 of the 5 types of schools available for Alberta Schools to attend.

What are:

- public

- Francophone

- charter

- First Nation

- separate

400
The process of passing a bylaw.
What are:

- introduce motion

- make motion to pass

- consider 3 times

- vote on motion

500

A group of concerned citizens and members of government. They give advice to the council. 

What are advisory committees?

500
Individuals who run or work in government departments (such as garbage collectors, librarians or teachers).
What is a civil servant?
500
One way local government is different from provincial or federal government.
Alex Trebek will judge
500
A person who serves on a school board. Voted for every 3 years.
What is a trustee?
500

Ways municipal areas can be organized/divided.

What are:

- urban (cities, towns and villages)

- rural (municipal districts and counties)

- First Nation Reserves

- Metis Settlements

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