People
Who is our Prime Minister
Justin Trudeau
Which party's platform focuses on the environment and sustainability?
The Green Party
Does the provincial government govern Alberta or Canada?
Alberta
Who is in power in the Federal Government right now?
Justin Trudeau OR The Liberal Party of Canada
What does it mean to be "the leader of the official opposition party"
It means that you are the leader of the party that has the second most amount of seats in the government. They are responsible for challenging the party in power on their ideas.
Who is our Premier
Danielle Smith
What is a party platform?
A list of policies and goals that a political party promises to achieve if elected.
What party is in power in Alberta right now?
UCP OR United Conservative Party
What are elected officials in the Federal Government called?
MPs or Members of Parliment
What type of democracy is Canada?
Representative Democracy
Who is the leader of the Federal NDP?
Jagmeet Singh
What is one reason that party platforms are important?
So voters can make informed decisions.
Who is the leader of the provincial party in power right now?
Danielle Smith
Where does the Federal Government meet?
Parliament, in Ottawa
How often are elections held?
Every 4 years
Rick Wilson
Which party's platform focuses on social justice and worker's rights?
NDP OR New Democratic Party
What are the elected officials in the Albertan Government called?
MLAs or Members of the Legislative Assembly
Name 5 Federal Political Parties
Conservatives
Liberals
NDP
Green Party
Bloc Quebecois
PPC
What is the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
A document that lays out rights and freedoms that Canadian citizens or people living in Canada HAVE TO BE GIVEN.
Who is the leader of Canada's official opposition party?
Pierre Poilievre
Economic growth, tax cuts, or public safety.
Responsibly managing money
What does the Speaker of the House do in the Provincial Government?
The Speaker is the head of the House of Commons Administration and serves as chair of the group that oversees the House of Commons' administration and finances.
What does the King of Canada do?
Head of State