Structure
Who is in charge of healthcare in the province?
The Ministry of Health - they run hospitals, clinics, and public health programs.
Name one responsibility of the Lieutenant Governor
They have the final say in bills, granting royal assent
Are provincial governments responsible for taxes? If so, name 2
Yes, they collect certain taxes like sales tax and income tax
What can you do to support your candidate/party?
Put out signs and posters of why someone should vote for your candidate/party.
How many MLAs do we have?
87
What are the 3 structures of the provincial government?
The legislative, executive, and judicial
Name 2 responsibilities of the provincial government
Healthcare and education
How do you become the Premier?
The leader of the party that has the most MLAs becomes the Premier
What is the role of the Provincial Legislature?
It makes laws and debates issues
Who is the current Lieutenant Governor of Alberta?
Salma Lakhani
Does the provincial government handle hospitals and health care?
Yes the provincial governments run hospitals
What is a minority government and a majority government?
A minority government is when there are less than 44 MLAs but they still win. A majority government is when they have more than 43 MLAs.
Where does an MLA work?
They work in their constituencies and goes to the legislatures for meetings.
Who represents the people in the legislature?
Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) who are elected by citizens.
How is the Lieutenant governor appointed - 2 points
The prime minister advises the Governor General, who appoints them based on the premier’s advice
Why does the government need to hold accountable for their actions and promises.
The citizens will lose trust in the government and wont vote for them anymore
State what the chief electoral officer's duty is. BE SPECIFIC!
The Chief Electoral Officer is responsible for the administration of elections, referendums and other important aspects of our electoral system.
What are 2 responsibilities of cabinet ministers?
Provide services to the province, meet with premier to discuss what should be done in province, work with people in their department to create a budget, research write and vote on bills, serve of MLA’s for constituency
What does the Ministry of Education do?
It manages public schools and sets curriculum
How does the provincial governments manages schools and education in a province?
They fund public schools, pay teachers’ salaries, and ensure schools have the resources they need
Who elects the premier?
YOU CANT *EVIL LAUGH* MWAHAHAHAHAHA
How can you go on the path of becoming an MLA?
You can do things like running for office, active citizenship, and having a history of volunteering