Government Basics
This type of democracy allows citizens to vote for representatives to make decisions on their behalf.
What is a representative democracy?
This level of government is responsible for national defense and international relations.
What is federal government?
This person is the leader of the provincial government.
Who is the Premier?
This person is in charge of keeping order during debates.
Who is the Speaker?
Alberta has this many MLAs in its Legislative Assembly.
What is 87?
Elections in our provincial government must be held every _________ years?
What is 5?
The Premier leads this level of government.
What is the provincial government?
Provincial government meetings take place in this building in Alberta.
What is the Legislature Building?
These elected officials represent their constituents by debating and voting on laws.
Who are MLAs?
The Alberta Legislature is located in this city.
What is Edmonton?
How our government is chosen by the people.
What are elections?
This federal leader represents Canada on the global stage.
Who is the Prime Minister?
This role represents a constituency and is elected by the public.
Who is an MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly)?
This person leads the official opposition and challenges the government’s decisions.
Who is the Leader of the Opposition?
This is the current political party in power in Alberta.
What is the United Conservative Party (UCP)?
What is both a citizen's right and responsibility in a democracy?
What is voting?
This level of government oversees areas such as education, healthcare, and provincial highways.
What is the provincial government?
The Premier chooses these officials to lead different departments like education and health.
What are cabinet ministers?
This title is given to the representative of the British monarch in Alberta.
Who is the Lieutenant-Governor?
Name the term given to a bill when it is signed off by the Lieutenant-Governor.
What is Royal Assent?
Name the four key principles of democracy.
What is equity, freedom, representation, and justice.
All three levels of government work together to maintain this.
What is the well-being of citizens?
These are ways citizens can express their opinions about provincial government actions.
What is attending town hall meetings, voting in elections, and contacting your MLA?
If MLAs cannot agree on a bill, they may send it back for this.
What is amendment or revision?
This important document outlines the rights and freedoms of Canadian citizens.
What is the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?