Vocabulary
What is the definition of a candidate?
Someone running in an election
What is the definition of a political party?
An organization made up of people who have similar ideas about how to govern
Who is the Queen's representative?
Lieutenant Governor
What are the 3 responsibilities of the provincial government?
Healthcare, law making, education
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What is the definition of constituency?
Voting district
One __________ is elected in each of Alberta’s constituencies
MLA
Who does the premier choose to become Cabinet Ministers?
MLAs
Who is the Premier?
Leader of the provincial government
What is the definition of a bill AND law?
A bill is a proposed law. A law is a rule for the province made by the Members of the Legislative Assembly.
What is the definition of debate?
An organized discussion of opposing views
What is every candidate's goal?
To be elected by the voters of his or her constituency.
Who does the premier need to communicate with on behalf of their province?
Federal government
What is the responsibility of Cabinet Ministers?
To run departments
Which stage are amendments made to the bill?
What is the definition of royal assent?
The formal approval of a law by the Lieutenant Governor
What are the 4 requirements to vote?
-18 years old
-Canadian citizen
-Live in Alberta for 6 months before election day
-Live in the constituency you want to vote in
What are the 2 main responsibilities of MLAs?
Serving the needs of the people in their constituency & taking part in government
Who becomes the premier?
The leader of the political party with the most winning candidates in a Provincial election
What does a bill need to receive before it can become a law?
Royal assent
What is the definition of the Legislature?
The group within a government that makes the laws.
List/explain the voting process in order (hint: 6 steps)
1. When you enter the polling office, an elections worker greets you and directs you to the right table
2. At your table, you show proof of your identity and address
3. The election worker will initial, fold, and hand you your ballot
4. Take the ballot behind the privacy screen and mark who you'd like to vote for.
5. Return your ballot to the worker so they can tear off the tab 6.
6. Put your ballot into the box
List the structure of the provincial government from highest to lowest
Lieutenant Governor, Premier, Cabinet Ministers, MLAs
Name 3 responsibilities of the Lieutenant Governor
Sign bills passed by the Legislative Assembly
Invite the leader of the winning political party to become Premier
Issue the Royal Proclamation that calls the Legislature into session
Read the Speech from the Throne to open new sessions of the Legislature
Dissolve or close the Legislative Assembly so elections can be held
List/explain the stages of how a bill becomes a law (hint: 5 stages)
1. First reading: Bill is introduced by cabinet minister
2. Second reading: Bill is debated by all parties
3. Committee of the whole: Bill is discussed in detail. Amendments are made
4. Third reading: Bill's final debate. Final vote is taken
5: Royal assent: Bill receives royal assent. Bill becomes a law