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This person is the head of provincial government.
The premier.
100
Who is the person with the most power in the provincial government?
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 forms the current government?

The United Conservative Party (UCP)

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
Who is more powerful- an MLA or a cabinet minister?
A cabinet minister because they are more specialized. A cabinet minister is in charge of a specific department.
200
What is a bill?
A proposed or suggested law.
200

Which are the largest political parties currently represented in the Alberta Legislature?

The United Conservatives (UCP) and The New Democrats (NDP)

200

Whats the name for funds that the government gives to those who need help to participate in a program.

What is a subsidy?

300

Who is the MLA for the constituency you live in? (Edmonton South-West)

Nathan Ip

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

Who is the leader of the Official Opposition?

Naheed Nenshi, NDP

300

Who is the minister of Education?

Demetrios Nicoladies 

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

What's the main job of Opposition MLAs?

Study and question the government’s plans and actions to make sure all views are represented in the Legislature.

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 a department 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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