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This person is the head of provincial government.

The premier. Currently Danielle Smith.

100
The Governor General appoints this person in each province.

Lieutenant-Governor.

100
How many votes does a bill need to become a law?
The majority of votes in the Legislative Assembly.
100

Which political party is the current ruling party in Alberta?

The United Conservative Party.

100
The mayor in municipal government is comparable to who in the provincial government?
The premier
200
What does MLA stand for?
Member of the Legislative Assembly
200

What are the 3 branches of Government and who are their leaders.

Local - Mayor (Amarjeet Sohi)

Provincial - Premier (Danielle Smith)

Federal - Prime Minister (Currently no leader)

200
What is a bill?
A proposed or suggested law.
200

What is another political party in Alberta?

The New Democratic Party (NDP) or the Liberal Party

200

Who can vote in a provincial election?

You must be 18 years of age, be a Canadian citizen, and live have lived in the Province for more than 6 months.
300
What do all grade 6 students have to do at the end of the school year, mandated by the provincial government?
Provincial Achievement Tests.
300
What is a constituency?
A voting district
300
DAILY DOUBLE If the government is a minority, how can they pass a bill?
They must get the support of MLAs from other parties to vote with them on an issue.
300

You want to run for government. How do you choose what party to be a part of?

Whichever party's ideas and values align with yours.

300

Funds that the government gives to those who need help to participate in a program.

Subsidies.

400
DAILY DOUBLE. How can you get involved in your provincial government?
-writing to your MLA or a cabinet minister -attending community meetings
400
Can the premier veto a bill that he/she doesn't like?
No! In a democracy, a premier doesn't have that much power. An entire party can vote against something, but one person does not have the power to veto a bill.
400
How many readings does a bill undergo, and how many times is it voted on in the provincial government?
Three readings, and voted on twice.
400

An elected member of the Legislative Assembly who is not a member of the party in power.

Official opposition.

400
Name the TWO services that the provincial government spends the most money on.
Healthcare & Education.
500

Name 2 responsibilities of the Lieutenant-Governor in the provincial government.

-Signing bills to make them laws -Speech from the Throne to open new sessions of parliament -Royal Proclamation that calls parliament into session -inviting leader of winning party to become premier -dissolving parliament before elections

500

Name three departments that a cabinet minister may be in charge of.

Education, Health, Transportation, Parks, Tourism, etc.

500
This is the final step before a bill becomes a law. What is the term for the Lieutenant-Governor signing the bill?
Royal Assent.
500
An MLA whose beliefs fall outside of the major defined political parties is called what?
An independent.
500
How does an MLA get voted into the Legislative Assembly?
They must receive the majority of the votes in the constituency they run in.
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