General
Bylaws
People in Local Government
Having a Voice, getting involved
Schools
100

Name the top elected official in an urban local government.

Mayor

100
What is a Bylaw
A law created by local government.
100

How does someone become the mayor, in 3-4 steps

Nomination, campaign, election day, vote

100

What are two ways you could get involved in your community?

start programs that collect food or clothing, organize campaigns to clean up garbage, raise money for youth sports programs, volunteer at homeless shelters, etc.

100
Name the two public school boards in Calgary
Calgary Public Board The Separate/ Catholic Board
200

What is the main way money is raised for services provided by local governments?

Property Taxes

200
Do bylaws made in Calgary effect the city of Cochrane?
No
200

What is another name for alderman

Councillor

200
Names two ways people can have a voice in local government.
Phone, email, talk with, vote, etc with the Mayor or Alderman
200
What is a Charter School
A school with a special focus, 
i.e. science, music, sports.
300
Name four types of local government.
Urban, Rural, First Nations, Metis
300

How many times does a motion need to be discussed before council votes?

3 times

300
Who is in charge of overseeing city departments in local government?
City Manager
300
Name two ways you can have a voice in local government.
Phone, email, twitter, write, speak to, vote for the Mayor or Alderman
300
Who is a trustee?
A person who serves on a school board
400
Name three services provided by local government.
Seniors, Public Transportation, Fire, 
Waste, Parks, Animal, Libraries, 
Streets, Police, etc
400
Which level of government would create laws connected to murder. -Local/ Municipal Government -Provincial Government -Federal Government
Federal Government
400
Is the Chief of a First Nations local government elected or appointed?
Elected
400
What is a petition?
A written request that contains the 
signatures of people who support a 
cause.
400
Name three of five types of schools found in Alberta.
Public, Separate, francophone, 
Charter, First Nations.
500

Name the top elected official in rural local government.

Reeve

500

A ____ is what a councillor makes in the first step in creating a bylaw

motion

500

What does a superintendent do?

They are responsible for overseeing/ running the schools within their jurisdiction or school board

500

What do Civils Servants do?

They run or work in a government department

500

Who is responsible for overseeing the budget for school boards?

Trustee

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