Rules
Government in Action
Elected Officials
Citizens Have A Voice
Elections
100
The local government makes rules called _____________
Bylaws
100

What services are local governments responsible for?

Parks and rec, garbage disposal, streets/road maintenance, animal control, senior facilities, libraries, fire fighting

100

The top elected official in a city is the ___________.

Mayor

100
One way to speak out about a concern you may have about something going on in your community is to sign a ___________.
Petition
100
What's the 1st stage in the "local government electoral process?"

Nomination

200
Who in the local government is involved in introducing or changing bylaws?
Councillor and council members
200

True or False: Public transit is a local government service

True

200

The elected officials that represent us in city hall are called _____________

councillors

200

If you wanted to present something to the local government, you could attend a __________ ___________ meeting.

City Council

200
Before the voting takes place, candidates must ___________ for people's votes.
Campaign
300

At the local government level, before something becomes a bylaw, it is introduced as a ___________

motion

300

True or False: The area of health and wellness is the responsibility of the local government.

False

300

The top elected official in a small town is a 

Reeve

300

Another way you could approach your local government with a concern would be to contact a ___________.

councillor

300

In order to vote in a local election, a person must be 18 years or older, living in a neighbourhood of your city/town, and be a ____________ ____________.

Canadian Citizen

400

How many readings are there when councillors debate a "motion?"

three

400

Fire protection is the responsibility of the ____________ government.

Local

400

The top elected official in a Metis settlement is a

Chairsperson

400
A way all citizens (over 18) have a chance to make an impact in their government, both locally and provincially, is by ____________.
Voting
400

How many councillors are there in Edmonton?

12

500

Who has a chance to study a motion before it is passed?

Councillors and the public

500
Both local and provincial governments collect _________ to pay for all of the services they provide.
Taxes
500

True or False: A school trustee is chosen by the Superintendent.

False- citizens vote for trustees!
500

True or false: you have to be 18 or older to have a voice in your government.

False

500
Voting in an election is your democratic right and _________________.
Responsibility
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