Electoral Process
The term used for the people who are chosen to represent the community in local government?
What is a representative?
rules created by local governments
What are bylaws?
type of local government is typically found in urban areas?
What is a city council?
The role of a public school board in a local community?
What is to oversee public education?
the name of the process through which citizens vote for their local government representatives?
What is an election?
one service that local governments provide to their communities.
What is waste collection?
How is a rural local government typically structured compared to an urban one?
What is, it often has fewer representatives and covers larger areas?
What is a separate school board?
What is a school board that operates schools for a particular language/ religious group?
In Alberta, the minimum age to vote in local elections?
What is 18 years old?
How do local governments collect money to pay for the services they provide?
What are taxes?
governing body of a rural municipality called?
What is a municipal council?
How do Francophone school boards serve local communities?
What is by providing education in French?
one way that local governments can encourage community members to participate in elections.
What is hosting community meetings or information sessions?
one responsibility of a local government regarding public safety?
What is maintaining fire services?
one difference between urban and rural local governments in terms of services offered.
What is urban areas may offer more recreational facilities?
one responsibility of school boards in Alberta?
What is setting educational policies? Budgets?
the role of the Chief Electoral Officer in Alberta's local elections
What is overseeing the conduct of elections?
the structure of local governments change based on population density?
What is to better meet the needs of the community?
structure of local governments change based on population density?
What is to better meet the needs of the community?
How can school boards impact local government decisions?
What is by influencing funding and educational priorities?